Also, the lending landscape has changed.

Hello All,I recently purchased in Hope Gardens and love the proximity to downtown + the STR returns.

Some of the the best ways to find off market commercial and multifamily properties is to compile lists through a paid service like List source, Reonomy and CoStar or you can use free resources like Loopnet, CREXI, Craigslist, tax database, brokers, property managers, title companies, environmental consultants, building inspection companies, appraisers, landscapers and other companies that service commercial and multifamily properties and driving for dollars.The real key is in how you approach the owners and then the follow up.

Granite counters, replace carpet with LVT, updated wall colors, paint cabinetry and woodwork white, hard landscaping.

Sherway gardens, Ikea, Costco, Walmart, shopping, plenty of restaurants nearby.  15 minutes to downtown by car.

He will take care of a lot of the non-specialized tasks such as cleaning, painting, landscape and other tasks that don't require licenses.

The house is made of pure cement and mostly needs cosmetic improvements, appliances and landscaping.

2) Because the HOA covers landscaping, common areas, exterior maintenance (I.e. siding and roof), do I need to be setting aside 15% for vacancy, CapEx, and maintenance?

to stay around/below the median home value as you mentioned, you'll most likely be pushed out and away from the downtown (and surrounding) sector and will likely find homes that need a little, if not a lot of love.That being said, I wouldn't shy away from 32501/32502, especially those areas west of downtown (aka "Garden District, Tanyard, Belmont-Devilliers, Sanders Beach, North Hill Highlands").

I am currently seeking bids for a new handyman and landscaping service that is local in the Orange County area.