We also took out the inside basement stairs to convert the space to a larger en-suite bathroom with stackable Washer/Dryer.

There are over 4 large hospitals and plenty of large companies here, so if you want to do MTR's you will find plenty of travel nurses and people with other occupations in need of temporary housing.

Our property management company is based in central Charlotte, about 30 minutes north.

I learned that I must finish projects more quickly by outsourcing more of the work and utilizing larger crews.

Plenty of building code considerations I'm sure given hot water heater right there.My first thought to monetize is to lease commercial grade equipment - maybe 2 stackable W/D - with revenue-sharing from a company that would provide the equipment at no up front cost and handle maintenance.

There are lot of companies you can use to do them; Red Star, RentPrep, Cozy, etc.

If you can't, save some more ... and then buy with a larger down payment. 

I learned that I must finish projects more quickly by outsourcing more of the work and utilizing larger crews.

You are most likely paying that $20K extra because both agents work for the same company and have that early information. 

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