We never had a terrible problem with huge parties - I have full-time homeowners on both sides of me that keep an eye on things - but I did have some problematic guests when we had a 2 night minimum.  

While we are not truly concerned with making it someones dream home, we do want it to be smooth/safe with a modest level of eye appeal and without a massive time or money investment.

will let them know that you know they smoke, and that you're keeping an eye on them.  

Those can be eye-opening experiences.  

And your post caught my eye.

But, creating these unique properties is what she loves to do, and she has a natural eye for design.  

I wish you luck in your hunt, and it will surely help to have a reliable local acquaintance act as your eyes and ears on the ground.Feel free to reach out directly if you have any other questions/just want to discuss!

I’ll keep my eyes open for some deals...or try to create some!

I bought a house in a Lennar subdivision to turn it into a rental the following year. My concern is the rough looking Valero corner gas station plus area around the gas station coming off the highway exit to go down t...

Hi there,Pretty new to REI as well.Things I've done to gain knowledge:-Listen to BP podcast-Read RE books-Enrolled in a RE course (I take an exam in a few months to obtain my license)-Look at listings throughout the day in states I've been eye-ing-Analyze potential deals by plugging numbers in a spreadsheet (to calculate what ROI will be first year, second year, etc) -Been reaching out to seasoned RE investors-Saving more $ to increase capitalGood luck to us!