Rates are still super high and we've seen a ton of appreciation over the past 5 years.

Call the listing agent and build report, let them see you are a pro and easy to work with2.)

I know this will be a trial and error for myself but if it was easy everyone would be doing it right.

Quote from @Frank Barletta: It is more cost-effective and practical to install a large-size TV and get the Nintendo, Super Nintendo, and Sega Mini consoles.It comes with games preloaded, legal, and each to swap in case something breaks. 

I remodel making sure that future changes are easy.

I would outline your scenario to a few local mortgage brokers - with everything you've said this seems like a pretty easy deal. 

The area i chose to buy the house in isnt super popular and I have had a hard time getting it filled Lessons learned?

It's like drafting a rookie QB and expecting to win the Super Bowl his rookie year.Based on the tax increase, my assumption is you chose a great appreciating neighborhood and have a similar mentality to me. 

And at that point its not easy to un-invest - takes longer than to quit a job for sure.I think most of us have followed their passion.

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