Also the other advantage of a walk in shower is if they become more mobility impaired although an accessible shower is different from a walk in shower.

Quote from @Scott Chilton: Doug, one small thing that makes a big difference for me is creating a moment in the house that feels warm the second someone walks in.

The boom areas everyone knows, but Jackson walks to the beat of a different drummer in Wyoming.

However, if you truly desire to walk alongside many "successful" investors then you'll face yourself in the mirror and say "I am a successful real estate investor".

Just remember you make your money when you buy the property , not when you sell . 

Quote from @Ashish Acharya: @Adam Ashley, Great answers so far, and yeah, totally fair question, the Bay Area is one of the hardest places to make traditional BRRRR numbers work.From a tax angle, a lot of investors here pivot their strategy instead of walking away from the market entirely.

Remember, it's a long game and real estate always wins.

The sound track alone is X-rated.Not sure if anyone remembers "Fawlty Towers", but I can see John Cleese frantically trying to record his hours.The key distinction your records must prove:When maintenance was needed, did you do it yourself?

The % your choose will depend on your risk tolerance but I like ~20% buffer for holding costs if your timeline gets extended and ~20%+ for your rehab for the items that the home inspection or walking the property doesn't catch that inevitably pop up.Hope that helps!

If you don't get answers or get the wrong ones, walk away . . . you will always loose unless the price reflects room to build in a large "what if" buffer.