Would be interested in finding out where hard and soft costs are coming in, and what areas had the most variation from budget / projections (site work most likely).

also, $12k in total "soft" costs?

. $10 for a brush.

A sales license— the education and practice that goes along with it— will give You a solid approximation of the following skills and experience: a smattering of local jurisdictional law; it will teach you a bit about valuations, (and you’ll learn more about those and an asset’s place in the overall market and market analysis as you go); it will also teach you about fiduciary duty and negotiation, and you’ll get a ton of soft skills like networking, contact engagement, and marketing...All while you’re learning a thing or three about the physical assets.

Check Your Bank ReservesMake sure you have enough reserves to carry a property beyond the obvious hard and soft costs in the initial number crunching.

I had a project behind the outlet mall. started and the perfectly wrong time.07  60 unit townhouse project we built 6 and sold those and still have the land waiting for the rebound Oregon coast is still pretty soft compared to RED hot PDX metro.But on the rental side I still get calls on my old sign there that is laying in the weeds asking if I have any rentals..

@Glen Hark, i think now they have the slate finish or a couple of other SS finishes which emulate brushed nickel texture. and yes, your biggest enemy is dents, then a scratch pad (just try to get after tenants that scratch your SS appliance, since it's still functional....)a different approach could be: check your market what is used, then step it on one notch in wow-features (kitchen and baths sells/rent homes; you have to wow the lady/head of the family)-edit: also Memorial Day is close so maybe you can get less than $400....

I have allocated a good budget for "Soft Costs" which I would put those fee's into.

I am starting a collection of articles on creating and improving "soft skills".When you are face to face with agents and home sellers, you need soft skills.What are soft skills?

If it is just for interiors, just get good at rolling and cutting in with a brush.