Not much new in the findings we didn't expect except for visible termite activity (doesn't seem too big or uncontrollable) and water damage to a bedroom window frame and interior wall due to a poorly installed AC unit and subsequent rainwater entering the house at the installation site (also reasonable to repair and capital budgeted for the fix).  

HI all, I have rental properties in Tucson and am questioning whether to continue paying for the termite warranties, which cost $185 per year and include an annual inspection and subsequent treatments if any infestations are found. 

I would add that I have used a reputable HML lender that does front some of the construction costs but of course, not all, 3 draws of 1/3 the construction costs were provided, the first draw within the first week of the loan(the subsequent draws required third-party inspection of course) and the draws specifically state they are for material, not any labor, so a first time HML investor needs to be prepared with additional liquid cash assets as you may have to float some of the construction contracts as you mentioned being that most contractors want up to half of the contract cost up front.

We are now looking at using a HELOC on this property to fund a subsequent deal.

However, while both are technically appraisers, there are usually different licenses and subsequently different rules for how either party might go about getting to market value.

This way you don't distort the investment to make it more attractive on the subsequent years which can sway you into making a poor investment.Hope this helps and let me know if you need any help looking at your analysis. 

Im looking at duplex properties in the 50-70k range and I'd like to live/rent my first and save money for subsequent investments.

Unless the jump in int % is substantial, the drop in price is only temporary...until the market (buyers) adjust, then they will creep up again.2 - The monthly payment on the loan to buy goes down because the price of the house, and the subsequent amount of leverage needed also goes down....and the monthly payment follows.

So if the property used to be worth $200k, and there is a first mortgage for $150k and a second for $50k, and subsequently the property becomes worth only $100k, the first mortgage will end up owning the property, and the second will end up with nothing.The best way to check for hidden costs on a property is at your property recorder/town clerk.

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