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Hey everyone — first time posting here and hoping to tap into some real-world investor experience.I’m a designer/renovator based in Englewood who recently completed a restoration of a 1928 bungalow.

I flip fire-damaged properties and own a restoration company which specializes in fire damage.

And at the tail end of every extractive business model is the renter who ultimately pays for it — with PMs feeling the squeeze in between.I’m not here to recolor the backpack or play footsy.I understand why vendors keep issuing the same one — the business model demands it.I’m building what comes next: non-extractive by design, and built to restore and preserve agency.

The 2nd is the restoration.

if not then i will continue to look for the houses that need complete restoration under 50k. thanks ahead. 

If your late fee or lease break fee looks punitive rather than restorative, a judge may strike it down entirely.

Build-Out RiskDental spaces are highly specialized:Plumbing (suction, water lines, drains)Electrical (dedicated circuits, equipment loads)X-ray shielding requirementsIf they leave, conversion back to residential can be costly unless the lease clearly allocates build-out responsibility and restoration.3.

Selling a low-performing or vacant asset to restore reserves and reduce mental pressure can be the right move, even if it’s not the optimal long-term return on paper.You may want to model a few scenarios side by side:• Keep + rent (net cash flow after HOA, reserves, vacancy)• Sell now (net proceeds + reduced risk)• Reallocate capital later when things stabilizeWhatever you decide, protecting your family’s financial and mental stability matters more than squeezing out every last dollar of ROI.

Even if their comfort level changed, the right step would’ve been a conversation — not taking control of the system.A few things to keep in mind:In many areas (including Florida), exterior cameras in common or public-facing areas are generally allowed, but you want to be sure none are positioned where there’s an expectation of privacy (inside the unit, windows, etc.).This should be addressed in writing, referencing the lease clause and requesting restoration of access or transfer of device control back to the owner.If they refuse, this can shift from a preference issue to a lease violation.For Section 8 tenants, it’s even more important to follow a formal, documented process and avoid informal back-and-forth.Separately, it’s a good reminder not to share master logins — access can usually be granted through user permissions instead.At this point, keeping everything documented and lease-based is the safest path.