Having a real estate license, I would credit the commission payed out I would receive for being my own agent towards closing costs for the new property.

I don't think you will find it, but if you do, it'll cost ya.It sounds like an amazing house hack if you can move your life around to make it your primary (and the financing will get MUCH easier).

Id keep looking if it was not an approved short sale ( even an approved short sale takes a very very long time and theres no guarantee that you will even close on the house after months of waiting). q1)There are plenty of non traditional lenders that could offer you construction financing if the numbers make sense but it will cost you with points and a higher rate.

Cost to Rent vs Own and Return to Work PoliciesThis can mostly be attributed to the massive increase in home prices, particularly from 2010 to today, making people opt to rent for longer, especially today in the elevated rate and home price environment making renting the substantially cheaper option, on top of historically low inventory to choose from.

Finding a good account and bookkeeper wasn't difficult and using online registered agents was way more cost effective.

We got started, but they hired an appraiser and charged me $750, while typically appraisal costs around $500.

Happy to help should you need any cost segregation advice.Cheers

For those curious about the numbers:Purchase Price: $95,000Renovation Costs: ~$4,000ARV: ~$140,000Expected Rent: ~$1,500Thank you again for being an incredible resource.

I'd have to see your overall layouts but I think you are on the right track. we build 3 story stacked triplexes and it's very efficient so don't be afraid to go up either. anytime you build more than 1 structure costs are much higher but if its just to offset mortgage and you want to be separate then I understand. 

I would include servicing costs of the loan and licensing costs.