I love the feeling...
One thing I've noticed when I buy a property that needs renovated is that at first, there is a certain feeling associated with working on it that isn't particularly rewarding or positive. Maybe its because my initial focus is always core issues which I view as "critical repairs", and not cosmetic changes. But really what I did today wasn't exactly beautiful cosmetic improvements, all I was doing was installing new shower board in a tub filled with old ceiling debris and sanding drywall repairs in the bathroom. Theres tape holding the shower board on and the entire place is cluttered with tools and materials. So its not like its looking up or anything. But, I got this feeling which I remember I had on my other rental house after working on it...
I love the feeling when a place starts to come together and I can see the end in sight. Its like your little plan has begun unfolding and your changes are starting to manifest. Its like this sense of pride, joy, confidence, and maybe even a little bit of optimism knowing that you are doing what is right by making a place that was "good enough" way better. Maybe its just a matter of working on something for a few weeks is all, but today I felt that magical feeling of knowing my investment is going to work and that my house is going to be better than the competitions, because I go through them and make sure everything is clean and up to par. I care about my properties.
Today I picked out some paint, a real nice tan for the walls. I'm so in love with it I think I will use it for my place too. While I was there I ran into a guy who was semi interested in renting my other place, but I don't think he was quite ready then. He lives with his parents but is a great guy and I think he'll be an excellent tenant, basically a dream tenant. So when he said he was really interested it made me feel even better knowing I have a good chance of finding a great tenant before the place is even done! That makes you know you are on the right track when things fall together like that.
Anyhow, I'm looking forward to getting this first side done and rented out, then tearing into the 2nd half. Hopefully by end of December I'll have one side rented out, and by the end of January the other one will be done.
I love the feeling when a place starts to come together and I can see the end in sight. Its like your little plan has begun unfolding and your changes are starting to manifest. Its like this sense of pride, joy, confidence, and maybe even a little bit of optimism knowing that you are doing what is right by making a place that was "good enough" way better. Maybe its just a matter of working on something for a few weeks is all, but today I felt that magical feeling of knowing my investment is going to work and that my house is going to be better than the competitions, because I go through them and make sure everything is clean and up to par. I care about my properties.
Today I picked out some paint, a real nice tan for the walls. I'm so in love with it I think I will use it for my place too. While I was there I ran into a guy who was semi interested in renting my other place, but I don't think he was quite ready then. He lives with his parents but is a great guy and I think he'll be an excellent tenant, basically a dream tenant. So when he said he was really interested it made me feel even better knowing I have a good chance of finding a great tenant before the place is even done! That makes you know you are on the right track when things fall together like that.
Anyhow, I'm looking forward to getting this first side done and rented out, then tearing into the 2nd half. Hopefully by end of December I'll have one side rented out, and by the end of January the other one will be done.
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