We have had to rebuild stairs a few times and that is not a fun job.Shop around - you can usually find a color / pattern that works with your interior - here is an example which will hide cracks and imperfections in the treads.Amazon.com: KOOTETA Stair Treads for Wooden Steps Indoor, 15 Pack 8" X 30" Non Slip Carpet Stair Treads with Reusable Adhesive for Kids Elders and Dogs, Surface Polyester TPR Backing Stair Runner Rugs, Dark Grey : Tools & Home ImprovementIf you want something that covers the tread and riser, you can find stair runners which can be stapled / held in place with a stair runner rod . . . we have used this on 1800 homes but it is another option to considerSearch Results for carpet runner at The Home Depot

He reached out frustrated.
Four months in.  Zero deals.  Zero dollars.
But he’s listened to 200+ podcasts, watched real estate gurus on YouTube and TikTok, and read enough books to open a small library.  

I asked...

Try looking into one once in a while and you'll see what imperfection looks like.

It might feel risky to call out imperfections, but it builds trust and helps guests self-select.

Remember, they are perfectly imperfect and are learning the process and trying to keep up with this ever changing environment.  

If you're selling a contract and you know that contract can be invalid then your product is flawed, you're selling bad merchandise, you're also entering into fraudulent waters making implications to the buyer of that imperfect contract. 

That clarity will serve you well as you narrow down markets and start analyzing deals with intention.Market paralysis is real, especially when you're out-of-state investing, but I’ve found that taking imperfect action is what gets you out of the research loop and into real momentum.

Strategies like using business credit cards for a down payment might work on paper, but they hinge on flawless execution in an imperfect world.

Underwriting a property is equal parts art and imperfect science.

For data size, I'm not using a particularly large amount of transactions so far, and am getting pretty good, but still imperfect valuations of Detroit homes.