Brand new toasters, blenders, pots and pans, silverware, etcLook for appliances at big name Appliance Stores that sell seconds or lightly damaged units (scrapes on the side or back)... 

Since your units are brand new, that’s already a huge draw for renters, low maintenance and modern finishes are very appealing.

You are paying top dollar and as soon as you drive off the lot it may depreciate especially if there are brand new alternatives for sale and things still break or don't function even early on. 

The tenants got to move into a brand new house, never occupied and for less out of pocket than if they would have bought.  

🏡 Success Story: Young Street, Richmond, VAWe purchased Young Street off-market on May 23, 2025 for $173,000 — a hidden gem ready for transformation.With a targeted $50,000 renovation, we completely reimagined the home:✨ Added stairs to the attic for full access✨ Finished out two spacious rooms upstairs✨ Installed a brand-new full bathroom✨ Staged it to perfection for maximum market appealJust 4 days after listing, it sold on October 27, 2025 for $390,000.💰 Purchase Price: $173,000🔨 Renovation Cost: $50,000🏠 Sale Price: $390,000📆 Days on Market: 4💵 Profit (before closing costs): ≈ $167,000This project is a perfect example of how creative vision, strategic upgrades, and professional staging can turn an overlooked property into a massive win.We didn’t just flip a house — we created opportunity, equity, and a story of success.

New construction can be a great option since there are usually fewer surprises with a brand-new build.

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Those quotes can be fair for a 4‑zone retrofit without ducts, but only if the scope is apples to apples: line-set lengths, BTUs per head, brand/warranty, electrical, condensate pumps, permits, and wall patching.

If you’ve got good boots-on-the-ground support, taking charge of branding, guest messaging, and social can absolutely move the needle on cash flow.That said, I’ll echo what a few others have mentioned, if breakeven (or better) is the goal right now, you might want to take a look at the Florida Panhandle.