Yes, my intent was to offer to cover the costs of the cosmetics/exterior--especially in that case, I don't see why the other owner wouldn't go w/ that, since they're getting updated curb appeal for free, lol--but I always like to double check before I get deep into the deal. 

I recently got 1000sq ft 12ml wear layer vinyl plank for 1.21/ft including shipping (freight curb delivery)

Hi @Katie Miller, a $1MM gift would be the perfect boost for our existing real estate investment strategy! 

@David BoatmanI totally agree that most drive up locations and the fact that most people want to stay away from hotels and large group setting will be a big boost for STR’s at least in the short term.

A great trick I learned for curbing credit card use is to put one in a ziplock bag, fill it with water, and freeze it.

Will this boost the rental makers for the area?

I say take care of it, if you want to maintain curb appeal and not have issues with the city for not tending to your yard. 

take profit when it arrives.. when I was buying courthouse steps in Atlanta in 2012 to 2013 ( bought 54 homes in about 14 months)   the hedgefunds starting coming in hard.. kicked us guys to the curb we could not beat them at auction.. so I rolled up my 54 homes and sold them to the hedge fund as a bulk sale and a better thatn 50% cash on cash profit in less than 16 months..  

Building a relationship with the bank and giving them insight of what your real estate investment plans are will greatly boost cash out refinance opportunities with your bank. 

Another hand it does require a lot of work, time effort and expertise which not everyone has.When you invest passively in a syndication, You don’t get that extra boost from sweat equity.