On future deals, the terms would likely improve.

Even a $10K aggregate improvement would help a lot.

Make sure you don't buy a property that will sink you financially with required capital improvements.

.), home improvement stores (HD, LOW, etc.)  

Doing renovations might not materially impact their opinion of the value (i.e. you might over-improve for the neighborhood). 

And that only makes the sale voidable they have to bring a legal action to establish that.. ( ask me how I know that pearl LOL)So there you go two for one a little side bar on Mello Roos and how tax sales work in CA.lastly it is quite rare for a improved property to go to sale in CA.. 99% is land and odds and ends at that.. non buildable strips land that does not perc  etc etc.

one unit was vacant for 30 days but rent-able for 21 days, the other for 2 months- for repairs and improvements done on after my w2 job.  

. ;-)@Robin Lewis In paradise my PM would also be totally awesome in checking, analyzing and telling me what improvements I could/should do (I'm somewhat of a distant owner), organize the contractors and material, overlook everything, kick some butts here and there, provide progress reports and ultimately pay everyone involved and then invoice me accordingly.

I'm on the hunt for new and improved management...Thank you!!

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