I have scoured this site for advice but nothing specific to my issues popped up.  

Thanks Brandon,Yes after removing all of the staples and tackstrips, I did attempt to refinish the hardwood floors myself, unfortunately as a rookie, I did not heed the advice of getting the drum sander.

You might want to consider other options, like teaming up with a reliable friend or family member, to navigate this situation.Getting advice from experienced professionals in the real estate industry can offer valuable perspectives and assistance in dealing with legal and ethical issues.

Any tips or advice for a newbie would be greatly appreciated!

I definitely suggest setting up some Keyword Alerts for the topics you feel knowledgeable, so you can jump into those conversation and offer advice!

.- It needed a community face lift and re-brand (was called windmill apartments....yuck.)We came in and strategically worked our business plan:- We upgraded the exterior including fresh paint, signage, and landscaping.- We removed delinquent tenants and changed the community standards around to provide a safe and clean place of living.- We've upgraded 75% of the units with fresh flooring, paint, cabinets, countertops, and appliances as needed.When we took over the property the 16 units were producing around $9000/month in gross rent.I just checked our rent roll today, and we just crossed $17,000 in gross income monthly!

I took your advice and I’m glad I did!

So whether you have questions, need advice, or are ready to dive into the world of real estate investing, I'm here to help.

I am beginning my journey to becoming a real estate investor in multi-family, and have been pouring over books and content for months and months. I am at the point where I have to look pretty hard to find content that...

I wish I had more to offer, but my advice would be see what restaurants have good foot traffic, but are maybe suboptimal location, and then offer incentives to try and get them in.