We're looking to renovate something before the end of the year to accomplish 2 things: 1) Improve home value so we can get appraisal, refinance and leverage that to buy a new property. 2) Take advantage of the tax credits that are out there in 2024 before the new year or is it better to wait until 2025 and just hold onto the cash I have at hand.Here is a list of renovations that will need to be done eventually:*Brand new basement kitchen (cabinets + add seating area - we already have brand new dishwasher, fridge, gas oven)*New standing shower in the basement bathroom*New Siding*AC/Furnace for unit 1 are close to end of life but still functioning*New Fence/landscaping*New Windows for the basement*New Garage (unstable, concrete shifting, very old)*Solar Panels on the roof (There is a $0 down payment lease option w/ sunrun, but I'm hesitant to move forward)*Renovate master bedroom closet for tenants (it is old & has built in entertainment center that is very dated)*Repair Catch basin*Adding better drainage system for back door.Greatly appreciate any help, insight or advice!

In the long run, that property will go up in value and this may be a viable option.

Was working with the property management company for two years.

Have you thought about the types of properties you want to invest in and the strategy you want to use to make a profit via said property?

His housing allowance is $1,000/mo and with so many lake properties (Lake Oconee / Sinclair) $1,000 a month doesn't seem to go very far. 

I had 2 rental properties in Chicago.

Don't think you need to buy the first property that comes your way (I did that initially...actually just sold it at a break-even after all expenses).

For instance if it's $5000 in furniture and you are netting $500 a month then it's 10 months before your buyer sees any actual income.

You’d be shocked by how little actual screening many PMC’s do!

However, there are so many options, it almost  scares me… Some options I have to be an actual agent and some I don’t.