I am still very active in my local market as a host of the WWL Home Improvement each weekend.

We've lived in over 10 homes while raising our 3 children that we improved and sold.

I am optimistic that things might improve with this change, but I would not pay again just to find out.

Clarity shows commitment and improves your chances of obtaining funding, whichever property you choose.

If interest rates settle down and rents improve I may try the Long term route.   

You're also going to need survey and engineering work to get the permits done for putting in the utilities to the buildings, flatwork and other improvement requirements around the buildings.

Does it improve the roof itself, or does it bring increased maintenance.

Building a Phase 1-5 messaging campaign is the easy part.I'd recommend you build this yourself, so you can see what's working and what's not, and improve it over time with added features, automations, and complexity.

Although I am outside of my comfort zone and feel like an absolute tool (I'm lost and that's uncomfortable), my faith, drive, and want to achieve my family and life goals continues to motivate me to get outside of my comfort zone and push for continuous improvement.  

This of course depends on your starting bank roll - but if its like mine (under 100k) - Im trying to put as little as possible into it on top of initial equity and fees.this will likely chew a big hole in your ROI  (now if you are looking to improve value with a cash out refi or a great prospect comes along that needs combo new plumbing, roof, windows, foundation repair, etc - well just make sure you know what youre getting into and/or have a good contractor and finger on the pulse of the market when estimating the ARV YOURSELF - couple missed items and you risk having a bad first investment and not doing it again).    7) dont be scared be ambitious ( i should heed my own advice sometimes) 8) define numbers goals within your target areas.