I don't think selling would be good right now but a pad split might work. 

Is the property going to be expensive to repair if they skip out on rent and trash the place or is it more of a crash pad?

I really only need a little cashflow for securuity and padding.  

I'm thinking about possibly MTR's.... particularly looking to explore rentals for airline flight crew/crash pad?

The comps looked solid, the inspection report came back clean enough, and I budgeted six weeks for the whole turnaround.Then reality showed up.First, a hidden plumbing issue added three weeks.Then, a permit approval got delayed… twice.Finally, the contractor I trusted brought in a sub who didn’t finish the work properly, which meant tearing part of it back out and starting over.What was supposed to be a six-week project turned into nearly five months.But here’s the takeaway: it forced me to slow down and build better systems — for vetting contractors, planning timelines, and padding budgets for “unknown unknowns.”

Nobody can predict the future but this property is launch pad.

I wouldn;t consider myself a "Cashflow investor" however, again given that it's my first deal, I'd like a little cashflow padding for security in case any unexpected expenses arise.

Finding ethical and legal shortcuts and loopholes to pad processes for efficency is the name of my game.

Pumping water out is obviously first2.) removing furniture3.) pulling up carpets and pad, dispose.  4.)

Totally agree that in 2025, it’s less about big promises and more about tight operations and buying right.I’m still seeing solid cash flow when:✅ You buy at a discount (70–80 cents on the dollar)✅ There’s clear value-add upside✅ You underwrite with realistic rent projections and pad your expensesSelf-managing or having a great team also makes a huge difference.