Key points for buyers to consider: the $65K rehab budget and timeline (45-60 days) are realistic, but transparency on rehab details and potential delays will be important.

Get a bank statement to cross-reference their paychecks as most employers now direct deposit.You'll also see if they have a savings history or are living paycheck-to-paycheck.If they are not paying rent right now and have no savings, how well do you think they'll be able to adjust their budget, so they can pay rent on time?

We are going to spend about 20K to bring it up to par but defiantly worth it.

Due diligence is key before you sign on the dotted lineBuild a network of a great property manager, lender and maintenance teamDepending on your budget, I usually would start with at least a duplex, triplex or quad.

You could easily spend a lot of capital to start with something else but doing the house hack gets you started and your feet wet.

It's not ideal, because they do have a budget price to adhere to.

Your total spend might be like $1,500/year on everything from brokerage to MLS to boards.

I currently live in Southern Maine and am looking to construct some kind of new project rather getting into rehabbing existing residentialProposed Land Budget 100-200kConstruction Budget: 400kAll in 500-600k.I have found that if I do the site work myself including clearing, septic and digging the foundation is that i can sub contract out either steel or a Lester style building (50x150) for around 300k installed with insulation and power , divided into three 2500 square foot units. 

Any feed back is welcome 

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