The 2-3% points in extra cost are worth it if you plan on using as I described above because the use would be for a few  months at most and due to that short term use you can survive a rate adjustment up.But, if you have no plan to payoff the debt like when using for a down payment on a long term hold why pay the extra cost for flexibility and have the additional risk of the adjustable rate with the amortization looming when you can get a fixed rate second mortgage. 

OF COURSE the Contractor is going to say you need to tear it all out and rebuild the wall(s)  because that's the absolute easiest solution and adds additional work for him.

Additional software estimates renovation costs and provides actionable analytics.

When it comes to housing, the FHA rules apply in addition to those of your state/city.

Charging an additional 15% seems a little ridiculous.

The best thing you can do is familiarize yourself with Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and ensure your property meets them before your initial inspection.

Since then I've bought two apartment complexes and will be building additional units on them using knowledge  and processes learned for Jerome and his colleagues.

Additionally, my husband lived there for six years, and the city feels like a second home to me.

I’ve realized I need additional help—someone local, like an assistant.Here’s my idea: I was thinking of purchasing a small piece of property and putting something modest on it, like a single-wide home or a similar small structure.

In addition to cheaper prices through Minoan, they set up a site for your property with affiliate links in it.