@Mindy Jensen - Wasn't there something about how "Adding more people to title" could boost the primary residence cap gains exclusion from $500K to higher number?

You're adding days to your rehab because your contractors are waiting on materials.So, how do you fix this?

Worth knowing, that it is less about adding “handcuffs” and more about offering a different option for owners who aren’t ready to sell but need capital - money for renovations, maintenance, or any other need.

But, I'd like to focus only on value-adding renovations (for rentals of course). 

Curb appeal for higher-end properties will be much more important, especially when it comes to marketing - most ads and main listing photos feature the front of the property.In this case, I would consult with a professional - i.e. landscape designer or stager.

I focused on adding modern luxury amenities to increase the property’s appeal to the high-end market.

Self-managing from out of state has been doable, but the challenges have added up, and I’ve realized I’ve missed things that could have been avoided with closer oversight.If you’re just starting and don’t already have a strong local network, I’d advise against self-management from out of state.

You can also find real estate investing groups through meetup.com, Facebook, or a Google search.

Unless you are buying at a significant discount, or are hacking it, or have some other value added strategy or plan.

I would go with adding the garage because I would want you to get the highest and best move on the ARV of the property for that area..