Unless you are confident in estimating the renovations needed, I would highly recommend getting a contractor's professional opinion of the rehab costs.

Every thing you read in these forums about rehab, contractor and landlord mistakes, I've done it.

Basically, all the things to do on the US side are best enjoyed in warmer months.

I just moved from McKinney, we were there about 7 years and enjoyed it

I'm sure that your contractor will be great, but it never hurts to get some unbiased eyes on the work being done.If you need help finding financing, I'd be happy to help you find something, regardless...Happy Investing!

With a natural in and use owner occupied housing, you could likely end up with 1-2 houses a year (each in a new city).The other option is when your baseball career is over, you will most likely end up back in your home town, so you could start the brrrr process there with maybe your parents checking in on the work the contractors and property managers are doing.Best of luck.

We are contractors with different expertise and want to figure out a way that is fair both to get compensated.

Has my contractors and my old PM ripped me off on certain things that I can't verify due to being OOS, 100%.

One is a big deal, the other is nothing.If you have a property manager he should be handling all this while you enjoy your xmas.

LOL.There are endless amenities to choose from so if you don't have a pool/spa/view, you can certainly provide many others that guests will enjoy!