It mimics the look of wood without the risk of warping, swelling, or frequent maintenance.High-quality fiberglass doors typically range from $500 to $1,000 depending on the style and brand.Interior Doors: Maintain a Consistent LookInterior doors also contribute to the overall feel of a rental.

Slow and steady wins the race.5.

The big win is living for cheap (or free), while letting tenants cover most of your mortgage — which helps you save faster for the next one.Our first house hack didn’t start cash flowing until about 4.5 years in — but because we bought something with value-add potential and did some renovations, we were able to build equity and later tap into it with a HELOC.

House Bill 1110 requires cities to allow middle housing types — like duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes — in residential zones that historically restricted development to single-family homes.Here’s how it works:✅ Cities over 75,000 people must allow:Fourplexes on all residential lotsSixplexes if two units are affordable or near frequent transit✅ Cities between 25,000–75,000 people must allow:At least duplexes on all residential lotsThis means that in much of Washington, the average residential lot has the potential to legally support more housing types, often without requiring a rezoning process.🔑 Why It MattersThis isn’t just a zoning change — it’s a paradigm shift.Here’s why it matters:🏘️ Unlocks More Housing Options: Legalizes a variety of home types to suit different household sizes and incomes.💰 Promotes Affordability: Smaller housing units typically cost less to build and buy, helping close the affordability gap.🚶 Enhances Walkability: Encourages infill development near transit, parks, and schools — making communities more connected and livable.🌿 Supports Sustainable Growth: Concentrates development where infrastructure already exists, limiting urban sprawl and preserving open space.🔧 Streamlines Development: Reduces red tape and accelerates housing creation by simplifying local permitting processes.🚗 Modernizes Parking Requirements: Relaxes minimum parking standards for projects near public transit, helping cut costs and promote alternative transportation.🏗️ Empowers Local Builders and Homeowners: Gives everyday homeowners and small developers the chance to invest and build in their neighborhoods.📈 Addresses the Housing Shortage: Part of the broader goal to build over 1 million new homes in Washington by 2044.💼 What This Means for Homeowners and InvestorsHouse Bill 1110 opens the door to real opportunity — not just for policy makers or city planners, but for you.Whether you're:A homeowner looking to build a duplex in your backyard,An investor considering a fourplex conversion,Or a small-scale builder exploring infill development...This law gives you a new legal framework to create housing, equity, and lasting community value.🧭 Want to Know What’s Possible on Your Lot?

If you’re not local or new to STRs, partnering with a high-rated local manager (like Triangle STR or Coveted Hospitality) can be a profitable move.How STR Investors Can Still Win in Raleigh-Durham1.

The only thing close to a pursuit is the fact that I have lots of Thai friends and enjoy traveling to their country as frequently as I can…. 

Win win in my opinion. 

Probably odds are less than winning $100 million in the super lottery, but someone, somewhere is doing it.  

This deal highlights the power of speed and strategy in hot markets, showing that not every win requires a rehab to be profitable.

Congrats on getting it to the finish line, sounds like a major transformation and a solid first win!