So we would be sinking money into the property, but also building equity and have the opportunity to act as landlords.

That project has become our main focus, energy sink, and capital priority.Which brings me to my question for this group…Right now, that 40 acres is just… sitting.

I will be adding a 1/2 bath in the next two years. should I try to change counter tops, the sinks, vaneties? 

What People Explicitly Agree Is DamageUnanimous examples:Holes punched through wallsDog-chewed trim or doorsWine/pet stains in carpetBroken counters, sinks, fixturesUnauthorized paint colorsConcentrated or repeated damage beyond normal livingThese are clearly outside everyday use.The Bottom-Line Consensus (True Thread Takeaway)If I had to boil everything down into one practical rule that captures nearly every response:Expect visible wear.

I did appreciate their upfront, no-commission pricing tiers, but I just didn't have the time to get through their kitchen sink approach to features and the lack of a mobile app and dated UX was too big a hill for me to climb at this time. 

At the same time, I don’t want to sink too much cash into rentals and limit my ability to keep flipping.The strategy I’m leaning toward is using flips as the primary capital driver, while aiming to acquire at least one lower-cost rental per flip (around $100k, close to rent-ready) to keep cash outlay reasonable while still building consistent monthly income.Curious how others have approached this balance, especially in today’s market, and what’s worked (or not worked) for you. 

It eats up too much of my and my partner's time.Our rehabs have been good enough to generate a big bump in rents and cash flow, beyond our projections.That said, we have had to sink a lot of our own time & labor into the rehabs, so it is definitely an intensive investment.

For payment procession, I use Stripe (although just compare rates, etc. and also consider Costco's payment processor because they might have had slightly better rates).But yes, massive time sink upfront.

A few quick recommendations:Confirm it qualifies as residential rental (27.5-year) and watch for any personal use issues.Be conservative on interior components (cabinets, sinks, related plumbing/electrical can get scrutiny).Lean into the amenities — hot tubs, saunas, exterior lighting, concrete pads, landscaping often drive solid 5- and 15-year allocations.Make sure renovation costs are well documented — invoice detail makes a big difference.Double-check placed-in-service date and bonus eligibility.Sampling doesn’t apply unless you’re dealing with a portfolio.When structured properly, STRs can sometimes outperform traditional long-term rentals due to amenities and upgrades — just don’t get overly aggressive on structural components.Hope that helps 👍

Most mold claims I see get filed are denied as the cause was neglect by either the landlord or tenant letting a small issue turn into a huge issue.Every policy out there says the owner has an obligation to minimize damage - you can't ignore a drip from a leaky p-trap under a sink or bathtub.