Let's say you spent a month on the initial preparation: cleaning, painting, shopping for furnishings, assembling IKEA furniture and so on.

I took a couple of weeks off from my former job to really focus and prepare for the exam. 

They can also give you a better idea of how much you should be prepared to pay so you can cruise through your closing with confidence.And as you plan ahead for closing day, be sure to budget for your real estate agent’s professional service fee too, in case the seller doesn’t cover it.

Beyond that, the joy of building something meaningful is priceless.3.Be prepared for isolation.

You also may need to start with more capital so you are prepared for unexpected situations.

Trying to save $$ so I can prepare emergency funds in case of any major repairs etc .

When I helped start a restaurant, I tried to prepare as much of this stuff as I could before opening and it saved me stress and time repeatedly. 

I spent months reading, browsing forums and meeting with other investors to prepare.

Any tips on balancing renovation costs with tenant expectations when preparing a property for midterm stays?

It seems like everyone is preparing for a big boost.The current growth rate seems feverish but I've seen a lot of houses going up to prepare for the influx of population.If you have any questions, I'm available to answer them.