And do you recall any of the numbers in terms of the return percentage and how long that took to achieve?

How is solar considered in terms of property value?

You won't build that much equity that fast.But in terms of whether they are good for newbies or not, I do think they are-https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/turnkeys-for-ne...But more for long-term holding.

Using them both is hands down better than one or the other in terms of reducing risk.

In terms MFH investing, I recommend starting with David Lindahl and Steve Berges books on apartment investing. 

.• In terms of lawn care the tenant will be responsible.

Maybe not as much a factor but people think about it and look at it in terms of resale value too.Perception is also part of this.

After I won the auction, I was walking around the house to get some more ideas on what to do in terms of rehabbing it.

I have a ton of clients in Chicago that have used the 203k loan, here is what I would say to all of thatfirst 203k is only hard if your lender is not great at it, there are some lenders out there that do a big portion of their business in renovation loans. in terms of red tape it really depends on the type of renovation you are doing many renovations can be done with a streamline 203k which just needs the bid and your contractor to be licensed.  203k is higher interest than a normal fha most clients refinance after they complete the work to get the rate back down.your pre-approval shouldn't have a purchase side and a construction side to it, if your approved for 230K you can buy a house for $1 and renovate with the other 229k the ARV just has to be close to the 229k

In terms of decorating, here is what one lady does and her properties 'pop.'