We contacted our carpet cleaning company and rented a commercial OZONE machine for 5 days.

As the IRS is gearing up with additional auditors, the low hanging fruit are depreciation schedules.

They go after the low hanging fruit and what's given to them.

From 1990 to 1998 I wasn't included in real estate business, I was a self-employed entity for fruitful deals and advertising organization that advanced and sold some items.

We also redid the cement in the backyard and added walkways, new sod, new water heater, new garage, new windows and doors, LED recessed lighting throughout, new carpet, drywalled the garage and epoxy'd the garage floor, and as an added bonus to the homeowners; purchased a brand new samsung washing machine and dryer.Purchase price: $510kRehab: $115k (Includes labor, finishes, taxes, insurance, utilities, etc...)Commissions: 2.5% = $18,750Sold for $750kProfit: $106,250BEFOREAFTERWe added the subway tile after a couple days because they weren't installed yet during the professional pictures.

Surrounded by fresh produce from vegetable and fruit farms - famous for their Pueblo Chilies. 

Years ago I purchased my own home first and while that worked out just fine, If I had a time machine I would have used house hacking strategy first.

@Kaylee WalterbachAh, what I would tell a younger me if there was a time machine?

This is enough for you to see the fruits of your labor, get excited, and continue your journey.  

Also get a quality machine for sure.