It needed just a few minor improvements and some updated decor.

This is my first post so if it is a bit naive I'm receptive to feedback on improving it :)My partner  and I came across this interesting property in a great location in Natick, Massachusetts.

Due to the inherent characteristic of this type of siding to deteriorate if not properly maintained and the difficulty in detecting all damaged areas, a qualified siding installer should perform a more in-depth evaluation.

Cash flow is only one metric of performance of an investment.

From my understanding, I can write off any improvements to the home that I paid for.

Investors are better off losing the deal than getting into a situation where major repairs come as a surprise after the fact.Likewise, investors are ahead of the game when they do their due diligence on the contractors performing the rehab work.

California now has a pretty onerous brightline test of sorts after the Dynamex case last year in the CA supreme court.A hired worker will be considered to be an employee unless it can be shown the worker passes ALL of the following test:1) The worker is free from the directions and control of the hirer in connection with the performance of the work, both under the contract for the work and in fact;2) The worker performs work that is outside the usual course of the hiring entity's business; and 3) The worker is customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, or business of the same nature as the worked performed for the hiring entity.Note this is a lot more restrictive than the federal "questionnaire" for an employee vs IC determination. 

Performing as expected as a long term hold Lessons learned?

We have made some major improvements to the unit we live in and plan to move out in a year or 2 and BRRRR it.

Mostly cosmetic with cost effective touches to the bathrooms and kitchen to improve aesthetics What was the outcome?