The lease stipulates that any structures and fixtures must be removed by tenant.The tenant did not respond to my letter requesting that he speak with me about the rehabilitation of the grounds and the removal of all construction materials. 



Alternative Rental Models: If mid-term rental (MTR) competition is tight, options like corporate housing or executive stays could be worth exploring.I specialize in property management and know the ins and outs of maximizing rental income and keeping properties running smoothly.If you’d like to connect, just let me know!

The challenge is really the purchase price—Charlottesville’s pretty saturated, and both labor and material costs are high if you're thinking about building.If you can find a property with an extra lot and hold onto it, that could be a smart middle ground—cash flow now, with some future upside.Happy to chat more if you want!

Other people learn from your posts and my answers.Clothing stores are allowed to refuse to carry clothing manufactured in China, or from synthetic materials, or a wide variety of other reasons.

Supposedly its all the books and materials but without the mentorship.

Hi I'm a general contractor and the price range varies based on size and materials, unless someone is able to take measurements and have a list of exact materials you'll be using they won't be able to give you true pricing.

For developers, builders or those who've specialized in infil lot development.. do you have any reading material or wisdom to share?

If contractor is not getting material, try getting material shipped to project if people are there every day, decreases drive time for materials and slows the project2.

Just when I think I’ve nailed the "look," feedback comes in that it felt too cold, too trendy, or just… not quite right.I’ve been leaning into warmer tones and natural materials lately—trying to create homes that feel inviting and grounded.

From there, I'd focus on value-add deals — properties that might need light rehab or better management, but allow you to grow equity faster and reuse that capital down the line.You could also explore STR (short-term rental) tax strategies, where if structured correctly (especially if you materially participate), you can save tens of thousands in taxes through bonus depreciation.