I love the idea of a mural and a large neon-style sign.  

Ideally, I’m targeting a light-to-cosmetic rehab property in a Class B neighborhood.

I don’t mind light improvements, but I don’t want to underestimate the time commitment of a heavy fixer as a first-time investor. 

Hello all,I purchased a 4BR/2BA SFR in December in North Charleston and am house hacking by renting the bedrooms individually.Location: 4 minutes from Bosch, 15 minutes from Boeing, Joint Base, and the airport.Initial pricing: $875 per bedroom / $925 for FROG
Current pricing: $850 / $900 + $100 first month incentiveMarketing channels: Apartments.com, Zillow, Facebook, Roomies
Lead flow: ~3–4 inquiries per week at peakI’ve upgraded photos (furnished + lighting), improved description, enhanced curb appeal, and contacted local employers and Trident Tech.I haven’t secured a tenant yet.For those who’ve successfully rented by the room in shared homes:- What has made the biggest difference in converting leads to signed tenants?

The property on Wallin Farms Dr was purchased for $230,000, received $5,047 in light improvements, and sold shortly after for $337,000.

Pick a color and tone (or complementary shades) and repeat in a light-handed way throughout the house. 

Likely need to replace all outlets and switches due to age, and check all light fixture connections.

Inventory at 4.2 mo supply means faster sales but tighter margins.​News highlights: NAR reports 28% of flips now "light rehab" (under $50k) vs full guts; 65% targeting 20%+ ROI pre-holding costs.​Discussion:Adjusting MAO formulas for $10k+ tariff bumps?

I've found an area I like with low property taxes, easy entry, and low rental inventory and it has a great one stop shop property manager that will do everything - purchase, light rehab, rent, maintenance, future sale but the long term numbers in the area aren't that exciting other than easy entry.Example of what I'm finding:Purchase price: $100KForced equity by getting it rent ready also adds 20%-30% to value with a few weeks of workTwo months average time on market to rent$1200 - $1400 monthlyCash flow $100 month after all expenses, PM, vacancies, CAP/EX etc.The trade off for easy entry is low rental increases and low appreciation Do these numbers look worthwhile assuming adding multiple properties per year?

They've seen all the presorted mail companies, they all look the same.They've seen the same ugly "We Buy Houses" billboards.They've heard the "I know this call is outta the blue".But I've noticed they ain't seeing the good old handwritten letter in a neon yellow envelope in a while..