But until then they can create nice power point presentations and spreadsheets for their funders, convincing them that purchasing a million dollar home in an economy where average income is %59K and median equates to $53K is a wise way to secure their assets  and earn attractive income on it. 

Dan Powers - New Western

Also the outside will need the shrubs to bet cut, a good power washing, etc.  

So I literally power washed the carpets along with a wet or dry vacuum to get the mud out and re-rented the house.

This could expand my purchasing power immensely.

Quote from @Dan Powers: @Shay Sherbotseli I'm an agent that works exclusively with investors looking for investment properties.

Here’s a detailed analysis to help guide your decision:Initial Costs:Purchase Price: $260,000Down Payment and Closing Costs: $60,000Monthly Cost: $400 for several yearsMarket Value:Current Value: $540,000 to $600,000Immediate Equity: $280,000 to $340,000 (based on the market value minus the purchase price)The substantial equity in the farm can be a powerful tool for your investment journey:Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC): You could use a HELOC against the farm's equity to fund other investments.

They typically involve two agreements: a lease agreement that outlines the terms of the lease (rent, responsibilities, etc.) and an option agreement that grants the tenant the right (but not the obligation) to purchase the property within a specified period at a predetermined price.Negotiation Power: Lease options can be attractive to tenants who may want to secure a property for their business while potentially benefiting from any appreciation in property value.

@Justina Sirohman no one has created a reliable software program to do this yet - at least not one that is affordable for DIYs.So, knowledge, or access to it, is power for this topic.You'll either have to pay a contractor for bids, and/or learn how to price things yourself.

@Igor Balakhnin, the duplex hack with a primary residence loan is one of the most powerful ways to jump start an investing career.