Where are you located, what is your budget, desired level of rehab, etc.? 

Clean up, do repairs, secure, add exterior lighting, add cameras, add fencing, spend the money to ave your investment, whatever is needed to make the subject safer, desirable, and cost effective.

The initial consultation is free and he also provides business consulting advice.Honestly, John is just an all around great CPA and does not stop until the work is done.BestCatherine Catherine is that the firm that you currently work for?

Demolish deck if desired.  

I want to be able to pay off my student loans and also catch up on our retirement.On the flipside if obtaining rentals became the best option despite our desire to flip again, what would be the best market to buy in with the lowest investment but good return?

I was contacted by a legal firm who specializes in tax appeals and I am awaiting to hear back to schedule a consultation.

January is not a desirable month to visit Minnesota and the startup cost/time of a short term rental doesn't make sense as a short term play.

@Jess ZavoralCongrats on your desire to seek more out of life.  

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Highly desired, plenty of opportunity to flip.