I’m from the South and discovered my love for renovations after turning my hurricane-damaged 2BD/1BA into a 3BD/2BA — now a rental since early 2025!

It can cause quite a headache for home owners, property managers, and agents.

.), but I am curious about alternative approaches, partnerships or marketing ideas that have worked for you.I am also interested in learning more about insurance-placed tenants (families displaced due to fire, water damage, etc.). 

As long as you can't see drywall stained/damaged from pee it should be fine.

Will a large hole (the size of my torso) in plaster, exposing laths, cause the appraiser to not approve the property?

I think AI will have a big transformative impact long-term but that these “AI thought leaders” of today have vastly over-hyped it and caused a big bubble.

You would need HOA approval as this is most likely considered a common element and if you were to damage it and impact other units the lawsuit and damages could be worth more than your unit, especially if done without HOA approval.

One of the most common causes of residential fires starts in the kitchen — particularly from unattended cooking.

No hassle.Compare this to a fix n flip bought on market or through wholesale channels - WHICH IS THE SAME THING THESE DAYS - cause on wholesale deals ALL closing costs are on the buyer so all the settlement costs, transfer taxes, RE fees, so that discount gets eaten up quick. 

Build the scope to pass inspection the first time.Loose handrails, missing GFCIs, peeling paint, torn grout, slow drains, these small items cause big delays.We treat Section 8 requirements like a mandatory checklist, not a surprise event at the end.7.