I would recommend keeping them simple and eye-catching.

Sure, all those things can lead to more profit but a lot of people make the mistake of growing REVENUE without keeping a very close eye on actual profits.

I have always loved the Smoky Mountains and have had a side eye on Tennessee as a potential state to invest in for a while .

@Dave FosterGreat catch, thank you for the correction!

For my projects, I buy all the “finishes” which are pretty much anything you can see with the naked eye (except for paint, which I just give the contractor the color codes).

The challenge with fire damaged properties is that there is more than meets the eye.

It takes up most of the room and is an eye sore, and I wanted to see if I were legally able to remove the stairs and just leave them with the deck.

Sometimes it seems like that is way too much cash in there but it keeps it safe from my daily eyes and is just a check away. 

Anyways, here is the property's info:Background:- SFH 3/2.5 1600 sqft- Purchased with VA loan in 2016 as a rehabbed property for 186k.Current condition:- current mortgage balance 178k- late payment balance 15k- original mortgage payment 1305- current mortgage payment 2345 (new rate to catch up behind payments.

If I were able to have the seller take care of the septic and well, would that make this a deal in your eyes?