Ultimately, my goal with real estate as opposed to my other investments, is to create another income stream in retirement by paying of the property and receiving the monthly income.I guess my fundamental question is, are investments through something like fundrise basically the equivalent of purchasing real estate in a group?

The option doesn't have to be cheap , but should be less labor intensiveCurrent Pic :Longer version :Bathroom : Great condition , well built , but outdated , needs cosmetic update to make it look modernProblem statement : Feel bad to rip off everything , found some options online , but I feel the demo videos from these companies don't tell the whole story , so was looking for things that BP members practically used and have feedback on.Ideas researched so far :Luxury tile like wall panels - so you can install the panel in one go rather than tilingTile over Tile - of course with some important considerations such as condition of existing tileReglazing bath tubPainting existing tiles and grouting Updating all the fixtures , cabinets with high end items

I have a relative who just installed the Ultra version, and I am thinking of doing the same, so here is what I have found in my research so far:  Trafficmaster Allure has the grip strip (adhesive strips built in), and the video on Home Depot's website under that particular product shows that you have to use a leveler for any grout lines greater than 1/4" as the planks are flexible and the grout lines (or other defects) will become visible over time.

Go to my YouTube channel if you want to see a video on how to do it online.

Well main stream media is now coming out with comments like."

Everyday we communicate with photos, videos, text etc.

@Andy WilsonTake a look at YouTube video from Mark Kohler.  

If you have to enter and repair could you do a video in and a video out?

There are also countless podcasts, YouTube videos, etc.Learn all you can, then look to fill any blanks you have left over.Understand you need to be prepared for the long haul. 

That inspection should be documented with pictures and/or video and used as your comparison point for when they move out.