when i talk with other owners near me when they ask for help increasing their revenue, i start with their pictures and their designs.

Actually, yes. i can refer one out of Tampa that actually has a formal design degree and a ton of experience with not only residential and commercial interior design, but flip and ground up as well.

I don't change strategies every 6 months.

Ideally 2-3x but that is a learned strategy. 

Another strategy is to implement a detailed project timeline to ensure efficient use of labor, thereby minimizing delays and unexpected expenses.

This.Curated design is just one of the tools.

Flipping is a solid strategy, you just need to have a plan in place and work with someone that has experience if you do not have any...

I’m  a Licensed Realtor® and Professional Civil/Structural Engineer (P.E.) with over 20 years of experience in land development, infrastructure design, and property analysis across Maryland.After two decades designing and managing major projects — from transit and utility infrastructure to mixed-use developments — I transitioned into real estate to help investors and builders make smarter, data-driven acquisition decisions.I focus on helping investors evaluate:Land and infill sites for development feasibilitySmall commercial and multifamily properties for value-add potentialStructural and site conditions that can impact ROI or exit strategyI’m particularly active in Baltimore, Hagerstown, Eldersburg, Sykesville, and Capitol Heights, MD, and I love connecting with investors who are interested in ground-up, subdivision, or redevelopment projects.If you’re in Maryland or nearby markets and want to discuss land strategy, due diligence, or deal analysis, I’d be happy to exchange ideas and insights — always in the spirit of collaboration and compliance.Looking forward to learning from everyone here and contributing value wherever I can.– Reddy Karnati, P.E., Realtor®(Engineering insight meets real estate opportunity — all within compliance of COMAR 09.11 & 09.23)

But that is an active strategy and you have to know your market really well to be successful (not just block by block but house by house really), and you have to know construction, design trends, rents in the area, maximum ARV that the location will support, have good people skills and connections to tradespeople, etc.

What investment strategy is most common/best for someone with a remodeling/contracting background?