I would be very careful with a contractor demanding a deposit before they start work.

We all know what goes on in bathrooms and what kind of extra care they need.

As long my refi goes through ok I think I'd like to hold onto the BRRR and be more careful about what I get into next.

🤔 I was raised sharing is caring. 😊  True. 

Be careful of those third party companies.

Set a clear budget, research properties carefully, and keep growth potential in mind as you plan.Good luck!

Secondly when I was more involved with CA RE in the LA basin. 

This is all changing very soon with the construction of the Foulger Pratt's new "WestEnd Alexandria" Landmark mall redevelopment, a new 4 million square foot mixed-use redevelopment, including a new 1.1 million square foot Inova medical center already starting, with completion set for 2028.The development notably won the Red Clay Development of the Year award.On top of the +2,000 healthcare worker jobs the development will immediately bring to the area upon completion, the 120,000 square feet of office space will also bring a large number of jobs to the west end of Alexandria.

I don't care much about soap and shampoo, but quality TP is something they will definitely notice.

If its an attorney closing state same thing ask the attorney or one of their staff.Generally though be care of those reaching out and promising rates that are simply better than current rates thats almost always a fake lender or a bait and switch..