This is posted a bunch on BP.First, as a "licensed broker in NC," that is your first level of licensure, right (states vary)? 

A liquid additive like the following might be just the ticket:https://www.homedepot.com/p/Custom-Building-Products-StainBlocker-32-oz-Stain-Resisting-Admixture-Additive-for-Grout-SBG32/202525433 If you're looking for an off-white grout, I would feel confident recommending either Antique White or Bone with the above liquid additive.

Remember anything more than flooring, sheetrock repairs, cabinets and a few little repairs you will need to level up to a licensed contractor.

It just makes it so much more likely to close without having to come down on price that it's hard for sellers to resist that offer.

Hey Everyone, Currently the market is at some crazy levels making it hard for new investors, like me, to get into the real estate world.

One builder says spray foam between levels for sound barrier.

students deserve nice places to live. we aren't trying to be slumlords but i do realize that students probably have slightly lower expectations than other types of tenants, so i feel we wont need to break the bank in the level of finishing details like we did on our own home but we will provide housing that is clean and safe and attractive. also thinking we can use some creative materials and methods to make the units party-proof. maybe we get lucky and find some long term professors or grad students and don't have to do annual turnover on every unit. even so, i budgeted 8% for property management after watching david greene's webinar yesterday.the heloc would allow for an easy down payment and a nice buffer for rehab, and i have 750+ credit score and good wage earning history, so i think a conventional loan should not be a problem to obtain. a cash out refi might be an option on the horizon if we decide to really crank a proper rehab but the units (from the pictures i saw) are livable as-is.should i be more specific here on the address/market to get better help?

I would say if your not at the level of occupancy you want, then try it.

Exclude everyone that will be above your Investment level $$$$$$. 

I will be managing remotely and I'd like to install cameras to monitor the ground level entrances and the driveway.