Exterior Deck or PatioAdding an outdoor living space like a deck or patio extends the usable living area and enhances the home's appeal, especially in regions with warm weather.In addition to these improvements, understanding the local real estate market and focusing on upgrades that align with buyer preferences in that area is crucial for maximizing ARV.Noah, thank you for this great feedback.

If one partner unconditionally guarantees the debt, this can sometimes require some side room guarantees to that partner to ensure no one recognizes a capital gain.As a few others have alluded to, there is a secondary problem known as a "debt financed distribution interest expense." 

Generally there are multiple units for each "zone" if you will when I've seen them installed.Regarding your problem at hand, I personally would simply adjust your plan to move and make your initial plan to get the current issues resolved, while costly now, in the long run holding onto the unit will likely pay off. 

not a problem. all you have to do is stay consistent.

The problem with trying to invest $500,000 is you really can't use the same strategies you use with $50,000 and be effective.When I was buying SF houses I could buy them (using hard money) for $25K out of pocket. 

Now here's my problem.

There is no universal right or wrong, it's personal, it should be a strategy that enhances your life not takes away from it.

We discovered problems that required a lot of work and significantly reduced the property’s value, forcing me to lower the price.

The city is in a desert so they have lots of space to build on, and the current problem is oversupply.

But they probably have to diagnose their problems first.So what is the real reason 95% of the people fail in as real estate investors?