For the refinancing question, if you are adding square footage, adding a bathroom, or adding a full room etc.

Definitely what I was thinking and sounds like it can be done. 5.25-% rate on a 1.2$ house is definitely more appealing and opens doors up as opposed to 6.7+ rates.  

And as John said, have as many remote/wifi controls like locks, thermostats, garage door openers, sprinkler controllers (I don't have cameras, but many do).

.- Get a list of active properties in a zipcode with filters (number of bedrooms, bathrooms, price etc)

The bottom line is, the strategy can open doors you didn’t even know existed.. it’s not just a tax hack, it’s a wealth-building strategy that rewards a little patience and a lot of foresight.If you’re floating around Chicago, Omaha, or even dipping your toe in the Phoenix or San Antonio scenes, I’d love to help you navigate this territory.

The dog bit into the blinds, broke the TP holder off the wall, and scratched up the door and frame.

I am new to the real estate game and got my foot in the door by purchasing my first property as a live in renovation.

Unlike a kitchen or bathroom renovation your literally building a second house on the property and your dealing with everything from grading, soils, foundation, electrical, plumbing, framing etc.

you just have to estimate them based on what the property needs.so if it needs a new furnace + a bathroom gut and remodel + new windows, you estimate that.  

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