The current old stairs go from side to side which is the direction of the joists. 

The lending environment has shifted dramatically recently (and is still extremely dynamic currently).

Check out the sales data on when it was last sold and if it was recent within the last 12-24 months be careful you are not buying something that may be maxed out in current market value.Only way to remedy that solution is to buy and add sqft like extra bed and bath or larger GLA but room counts can be best.

What does your current finances look like.

The current loan is 3.5% so I won’t refinance into a new mortgage.  

Compare them with the current listing pictures and you can see what was done in order to list at the higher price. 

I’m excited to share that I’m in the process of growing my real estate team, and I’d love to hear your thoughts and best practices on bringing new agents onboard effectively.A Little About My Current Setup:I run a high-performing real estate business in [Your City/Area], focusing on [Your Niche/Market].

Retired Air Force (20 years) and currently a Program Mananger for Boeing Intelligence & Analysis in Maryland. 

@Ash BisariaRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

I am doing mostly cosmetic fixes to a SFH currently.