This way I get to keep the property, which is located adjacent to very popular (and still growing) neighborhood. 2) Sell my home and use the proceeds to buy 2-3 quads, probably house-hacking on of them.

Multi-family real estate is a popular asset right now.

If there's a youtube video on it, I'll learn it!

I think the turnkey investors will be popular because they provide a means to be involved and not have to spend any time on it.  

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House is on Cape Cod, MA and bead board is a popular product around here.Other than that I haven't thought much about what I can add for a nice budget friendly feature and I'm looking for any ideas.Thanks for any suggestions

.- Renting additional parking spots (very popular in NYC).- Depending on tenant class, self metering for additional services such as cable, internet, and even propane in the yard (grill season).

These videos really underscore how real estate crowdfunding is taking off.  

They are short videos and cover many of the issues that catch the regulators' attention as well as what they view is proper.