i read the home depot and lowes circulars religiously, and often find my idea of a nice afternoon to be walking home depot with a starbucks and a notebook.

I plan having 1 minor construction task done: filling in one doorway to a cubby on the 3rd floor and then knocking down a wall from the master bed to form a walk-in closet, and then professionally repainting and cleaning the place.

i would hate to walk away from it, but that also sounds better than dumping another 20k in losses to hold onto it.can you get out of it?

If you were to walk through the streets of downtown, you may not see a lot of construction.

Don't even try to get into a rental situation if you plan to walk away in a year, cause that's easier said than done.

But that kitchen is the first room you see when you walk in.

If they're confident and/or arrogant about what they're doing then I humbly just try to find a deal to fit into what they've decided they need.In your example Brandon about talking with a seller or landlord, first I would make sure I focus on building a connection first.

Is it reasonable for me to walk out of there spending 50 or 60 k?

Whether you are a rehabber, a landlord, or a little of both, I can find something that fits your needs, and you do no work other than close on the house.

Most realtors have a software that will search the MLS in your area for properties that fit your needs.If the realtor is worth their salt, they will be glad to set you up.