Those costs factor into the investment and I think technology is going to go a long way in reducing the costs for vendors, lowering the costs for buyers and helping Roofstock bring about a better experience for the investor.  

Buying and flipping homes (have a friend who’s a contractor asking me to do this 3.  

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

The best sponsors build their reputations and investor base on long-term performance and trust.

I'm looking to purchase another home or undertake a flip.

Just dont leave the property sitting empty for a long period of time. 

There are programs out there that can use newly appraised value at month 3 or even week 1 as long as rehab has been done.

I would also explore the different rental strategies- long-term, medium-term, short-term, or rent-by-the-room.

Why do you think purchase contracts are so long and have such small print?

This is located in oak harbor WA on Whidbey Island if that is pertinent for calculating a deduction just a general idea would give me a huge help at least would be a starting point the rent is higher than a lot of similar apartments however as I stated it's on property but the lack of kitchen almost cancels out the benefit of the setting.