Same thing happens with prioritizing tasks.

We have a limited budget and are considering the following, and would like advice on what to prioritize to increase home value: 1) finish the basement and build a third BR and possibly kitchenette down there; 2) fix retaining walls and landscaping; 3) replace manual garage door with automatic one; 4) redo deck and add stairs to it, and possibly increase deck size. 

Landlord may also enter the premises to conduct an annual inspection to check for safety or maintenance problems.

Read, focus and prioritize your efforts and you can find success.    

Make sure there is a clause in your lease that states the owner/manager has the right to enter at any time there is a health/safety emergency, so you can document, diagnose, and repair the emergency. 

There’s no record of submission with the LA Department of Building and safety.

Last high inflation period the fed rate hit just under 21% so consider a safety net. 

You just need to be real good at picking the right tenant and offering them value and safety.

Do you aim slightly higher to give yourself a little extra safety cushion? 

I say dress professionally though.....depending on where you are.Also think about what your clients want.....if you are working with investors, maybe jeans, safety vest, and hard hat are appropriate.Selling Beverly Hills, maybe the rolls is important.Selling Austin to tech workers relocating from CA, maybe the Tesla is important.Selling Ranches in Wyoming maybe 4 wheel drive Dodge Ram towing a SideXSide is important.