., HVAC tune-up, plumbing fixes)Deep clean entire property pre-listingEstimated Cost: $5,000Total Estimated Renovation Cost: $145,000Project TimelineWeek 1-2: Planning and DemolitionFinalize design and materialsObtain necessary permitsBegin demolition (kitchen, bathrooms, floors)Week 3-5: Structural and Major InstallationsInstall new cabinets and countertops in kitchenComplete bathroom tiling and vanity installationRefinish or replace flooringWeek 6-7: Painting and FixturesPaint interior and exteriorInstall lighting, hardware, and plumbing fixturesWeek 8: Finishing TouchesLandscaping and curb appeal updatesDeep cleaning and stagingTotal Timeline: 8 Weeks*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.

Hey Jon would recommend checking out FB groups if you aren't local (looks like you're based in the Bay).

I would underwrite buyers based on stability of income, financial payment history & ability to pay.

I would need to consult tax consultant for this however I expect to reduce my effective costs by ~$1,495/month (based on a 32% tax bracket).2.

Also , I would love to connect with any agents who specialize in STR market in Boston Mass area. airdna is pretty accurate . lenders use it to assess rental comps for short terms rentals when financing a short term rental  I use it for DSCR loans as well; it is accurate yet conservative because it gives you the median 50 percentile for the area based on comps.

Generally yes a HELOC will go off your personal finances so qualifying is generally based on your income, liabilities, and credit. 

To start your journey, I recommend focusing on building your network by joining meetups and engaging in online forums, while narrowing down your first investment based on your budget, market, and goals.

To improve your approval chances, use rental income from your first property, consider co-signers, and explore lenders that use Income-Based Repayment (IBR) for student loans.

Based on the design, I would go with sororities if possible.

Andy Sirkin, based in San Francisco but supposedly has done some in Las Angeles.