Don't you dare underestimate the power of your own instinct.
Failure is my specialty.
If you want to have a creative culture, you can't get it by reading books. You get it by example.
You may not like the idea of putting money into a home when you're moving out. But it's demanded by the market. You need to show it off. You don't have to rip out the kitchen and bathroom. But maybe replace the tiles or the countertops. Get professional advice.
Home staging used to be optional. Today, it's a necessity in selling a house.
When you're building a business, you're either all in, or you're not.