.: I've been using BoxBrownie for several years for virtual staging but noticed their quality got worse lately.

Quote from @Caleb Thompson: I know versions of this question have been answered, but as a new investor, is it most conducive to keep my first rental property in my own name and look into an umbrella excess policy (1-2 mil limits)?

Are you referring to actual IRL staging furniture, or virtual staging?

🏡 Success Story: Young Street, Richmond, VAWe purchased Young Street off-market on May 23, 2025 for $173,000 — a hidden gem ready for transformation.With a targeted $50,000 renovation, we completely reimagined the home:✨ Added stairs to the attic for full access✨ Finished out two spacious rooms upstairs✨ Installed a brand-new full bathroom✨ Staged it to perfection for maximum market appealJust 4 days after listing, it sold on October 27, 2025 for $390,000.💰 Purchase Price: $173,000🔨 Renovation Cost: $50,000🏠 Sale Price: $390,000📆 Days on Market: 4💵 Profit (before closing costs): ≈ $167,000This project is a perfect example of how creative vision, strategic upgrades, and professional staging can turn an overlooked property into a massive win.We didn’t just flip a house — we created opportunity, equity, and a story of success.

Starting new can run you in excess of $500,000. 

I truly appreciate the openness of this community, and I look forward to hearing from members who have been through the early stages of their journey.

The money comes on the backend after you've had thousands of opportunities to demonstrate your skill set on the stage that the platform has provided. 

I am in the very beginning stages of everything.

Things like excessive dining out, bad habits, subscriptions, or impulse purchases and showing how redirecting those funds can lead to meaningful progress toward buying property.

Finding a mentor:There's tons of info you can read on these forums about how to find mentors, so I won't re-hash that... but, before you go spending time and effort trying to find a mentor, I'd suggest first stepping back and asking yourself: do you actually NEED a mentor at this stage, and what are the ramifications of actually having a mentor?