LMK what you choose to do and how it works out. :-)

I can choose to spend that money in hand or reinvest it.  

Whichever you choose, define pickup day, container location, contamination rules, and fines for overflow.

My move: price the top three projects, rank by rent/Appraisal impact, then compare HELOC vs refi vs card using total cost and timeline; choose the cheapest capital that gets those upgrades done inside six months.

Highly recommend looking into the Midwest and setting up a CORE 4 in whatever city you choose to start investing in with a great realtor, property manager, contractor, and attorney.

Finally, be aware that you may face depreciation recapture when selling the property, which can impact your overall tax outcome.If you choose to proceed, we can assist you with the cost segregation process.

Choose metros where jobs are continuously created.Key requirements:Metro population >1 million: Smaller cities don't attract enough large employers to create the replacement jobs needed when companies close.Low operating costs: Companies expand where taxes, insurance, and operating costs are manageable.Low crime: High-crime cities lose employers and talent.

For what you’re trying to do, you’re right to be cautious with condos since Atlanta HOAs can kill a future rental plan fast, so most long-term investors I work with end up choosing single-family or small multifamily homes for the flexibility.

Now it's on you, if you choose to deal with them, fine that's on you.    

What are the key things we need to be aware of as far as choosing the deductable?