I normally am pretty aggressive at fixing up houses and doing improvements. 

The place I bought was badly under-managed, with lots of "low-hanging" opportunities for improvement.

I bought a total gym and putit in my living room, so I use it while I listen to bigger pockets or and audio bookI have also read again Rich Dad Poor Dad, the Richest man in Babylon, Think and Grow Rich among othersI also agree that is hard to derail since we have kids in the house all day and they need attention also, but I allow myself to get off track from my self improvement routines because I can get back on track after a day off.I think it is great to hear from other people, it gives me motivation to keep going!!

All foundation cracks should be sealed with epoxy injection.The grade along the front and rear foundation walls is low and needs to be improved so water flows away from the foundation.

Add capital improvements to that (increases your basis) then subtract depreciation (decreases your basis). 

Would taking money out of your IRA in order to pay down a debt, in order to improve your DTI, be a wise move?

It has evolved over time and will hopefully continue to change/improve as I get feedback and run across better examples from other syndicators.Best of Luck!

Additionally, since the current economic problems cause by COVID-19 are expected to produce lower income in 2020 than in 2019, the law provides that a taxpayer can elect to use the 2019 Adjusted Taxable Income in place of 2020.BONUS DEPRECIATION FOR QUALIFIED IMPROVEMENT PROPERTY (QIP)The CARES Act cures a legislative error under the TCJA and provides that the costs for Qualified Improvement Property are eligible for bonus depreciation.

Have/has the new & improved ARV tool hit the market or are realtors the best source for most recent COMPS? 

I don't mean to be a negative nelly, but I would recommend improving your credit and getting more money before you invest.