Stand out, be unique, and offer something of value that you would love if you were a traveler (cleaning service, amenities, a theme, etc.)Happy to help you find a place if you want some help on the agent side.

Part of this is sentimental value (wife's grand father built the house) but I don't want it to be a money loser. 

@Jade Frank how much has your current home gone up in value?

Feel free to reach out for some contacts/recommendations.Samuel to the rescue!

@Joseph Kirton How much time do you feel is needed to be successful?

If you can qualify for an FHA mortgage that amount can be as little as 3.5% of the loan value.  

If we can complete projects faster, we increase IRR and build trust.3) Market Risk- The longer it takes to complete a project, the more exposed you are to market fluctuations.This goes for all things Real Estate - BRRRRs, Flips, New Builds, Rehabs, etc.Real Estate is a wild ride I feel your pain, I've had this happen many times where the project is twice as long.

You will be lucky if it adds $50k of value.  

Post Dodd Frank sellers have continued the same bad practice of selling houses to occupants with financing at selling prices that are way high, can't be justified via any type of 3rd party valuation (appraisal, zestimate, tax value, even recent sales in the same area).   

With ongoing developments, including the Franklin Yards project and FUSE District revitalization, property values and rental demand are expected to rise.Kannapolis (28081) – RTP & Growing DemandReturn on Investment (ROI): 7%Rent-to-Price Ratio (RTP): 13.30Average Price per Sq.