I know I could probably send something in the mail but I really want to get the ball rolling AND step out of my comfort zone.

But I would more comfortable knowing what experienced investors would do.I plan on painting the whole house a subtle beige but do you guys all paint the baseboards white?

Besides having nice things, making a more than comfortable living means that providing for my future family will be no issue.

A strategy that I've used and tell students in my Airbnb class to consider is to set a minimum stay that you're comfortable with.

When I say work, I thought more of touch up and cosmetics that I was comfortable with.

Total $34,725 Living Room Sectional $2,000 Coffee table $500 Bookshelf $200 Decor $500 TV $1,700 PS4 $360 TV Mount $100 Rug $1,000 2 lamps $80 Game room Pool table $650 Chairs $200 Dart board + wall protector $200 Decor $100 4 cues $100 Billiard balls $25 Cue holder $100 Lamp $50 Bedroom Furniture set $800 Desk + chair $300 TV (60in) $500 TV Mount $50 Mattress (Casper) $850 Sheets $60.00 Pillows $50.00 PS4 $360.00 Desk lamp $40.00 Comforter set $100.00 Closet hangers $10.00 Laundry hamper $15.00 5x bedrooms total $15,675 (note: furnish 6th bedroom later) Kitchen Pots/pans $150 Knives $60 Silverware $80 Cups $80 Corelle service for 4 X 4 $120 Cutting board $20 30pc utensil set $20 Hotpads $20 Toaster $20 Keurig $150 Coffee mugs $25 Paper towel holder $15 Grill utensils $20 Wine glasses $20 Dish towels $20 Tash can $50 Mixing bowels $30 Bathrooms (x4) Towel sets x 10 (4 bath, 4 hand, 4 wash / rm) $450 Trash cans $60 Soap dispensers $60 1 toilet plunger $15 Toilet brushes $40 Blow dryers (x3, not in guest bath) $60 Shower curtains/rods (x3) $160 Outdoors Furniture set (later) $1000.00 Table & chairs $1,000 Charcoal grill $120 Chiminea (later) $200.00 Dinning Table & chairs $2,000 Office (convert to gym later) Foosball table $425 Rug $300 Gym (later) Concept2 $950 Bench $200 Rack $600 Bar $100 800lbs plates $400 Mats $300 Bowflex dumbells $260 Family/TV room Theater seating for 3 or 4 $2,000 PS4 $360 70in TV $1,700 TV mount $100 Cleaning closet Cleaners $50 Broom $15 mop $15 Vacuum $200 LAUNDRY Washing machine $600 Dryer $500 Ironing board $25 Iron $30

I've been looking at properties in other states but I dont know why, I dont feel comfortable.

These kinds of upgrades will not only make for lower utility bills for the tenants, but they will also feel more comfortable in their units, and may even be likely to stay longer!

However, If you are comfortable with your money having to potentially ride out the market.

It's all about what your comfortable with.