Hey @Steve Johnson, I found your website but it does not explicitly mention HVAC and I actually was about to ask on the forum if anyone had a recommendation for a furnace repair job... not a big job, one unit in a duplex not working properly.

I’m not skilled in repairs and live in a high-cost, tenant-friendly area, what would be the best way to invest my money?

In MA, tenants generally have 30 days to pay repair costs.

.- You close on December 10th- The property is in great shape and does not need any significant repairs- It only needs some paint touch-up and changing a couple of broken fixtures, which you do yourself- You spend the next week buying furniture, electronics and supplies and installing/arranging everything yourself- You also roll up your sleeves and scrub the toilets and sinks and appliances- You put it on AirBnB/VRBO and have your first guest renting it for the 3 days of Christmas- You second guest rents it for the following weekend and leaves before NYE- You personally clean and restock the place between these two guestsCongrats!

Most cost effective option I have found.Guest breaks a refillable container, no problem , $5 or less to repair.

I'm not factoring in a percent for vacancy, repairs or capital expenses.

If we find damages, we withhold the necessary amount from the security deposit to cover repair or replacement costs.

No worrying about renovations or repairs, so you can start making money quickly.

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In most cases, 6-12 months is a more realistic timeline, especially for larger rehabs or when you’re trying to maximize the property’s after-repair value.