That kitchen and bath focus is gold around here, especially with the value investors are placing on thoughtful, high-quality updates that stand out in a competitive rental or resale market.I’m in the property management and investment side of things, and it’s always refreshing to cross paths with someone who gets both the design and the dollars.

Staying ahead of news and numbers early will save headaches later.Crunch the numbers: Before making any offer, run cash flow scenarios for rent vs. mortgage, taxes, insurance, and maintenance.

The alerts to you, the status updates back to tenants, or lining up vendors so the updates are accurate? 

Keep it simple: outline the deal, timeline, and how they’re protected.When it comes to contractors, I’ve found these steps help a ton:Always get 2–3 bids and compare line by line.Pay in small, progress-based draws (never 50% upfront).Put everything in writing: scope, timeline, and penalties if they delay.Walk the property regularly and keep documentation (photos, receipts, updates).Starting out, it’s less about being perfect and more about having systems to protect yourself.

Hey, I asked this over in the PM thread, but curious what the BRRRR pros think too.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/899/topics/1263036-shou...

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Office Space commercial investment investment in Anderson.

My partner & I have acquired the tallest building in Madison County, Indiana. Now known as Anderson Executive Tower. We continu...

You're starting this journey at a perfect age, and diving into the community through resources like Rental Property Investing shows you’re already on the right track.One key piece of advice as you work toward your first rental: stay laser-focused on your numbers.

Here’s why that matters:🔁 Lower turnover = lower costs🛠️ Fewer repairs between tenants📉 Reduced vacancy risk🤝 Stronger relationships = better property careWe’ve found that when tenants stay longer, not only do expenses drop—but the property itself tends to stay in better shape.

We do not pay for any hotel stays.

They expect it to stay open until January 2021 when they plan to launch the 7% fund.