I would have to say that the curtain rod would be easier, but if you are worried about caulking and don't want to risk water damage then the glass doors might be worth the investment.

Someone to potentially front the down payment or work on some sort of equity deal. 

If a hilltop home was a potential purchaser's goal these are some estimates we got for professional work:Getting power to the hilltop will cost about 50-60k according to the local power company. 66k for overhead lines, 52k for buried (not including trenching). $3600 for a septic permit & design about 50k for sitework (very long driveway), though foresters have noted the potential for NRCS funding for road improvement and invasive species management (i.e. clearing the 8-acre area which has blackberry bushes galore) which we are in the very early stages of looking into. 

Although these items are eligible for tax deductions, I overlooked this aspect when filing my taxes last year.Now that it's 2024, I'm wondering if it's possible to file an amended return to potentially recoup some money from the IRS.

It is a fine line, thats what i'm trying to figure out how to navigate without crossing that, but also not pushing the potential seller completely away if possible. 

It had terrible photos and looked like a ton of work...which it was, but I saw the potential.

The risks of real estate investing can be mitigated through various strategies:Research and Due Diligence: Thoroughly research the market, property, and neighborhood before investing.

Look for areas with strong growth potential, considering factors like job growth, population increase, and infrastructure development.

I would be happy to do free work for any potential mentor.

How do you find someone to show the unit to potential renters?