What we like is the decent blend of efficiency and scale relative to cost (compared to direct mail for example).

It treats real estate the way it was designed - LONG term - and is the perfect blend of strong short term cash flow and long term appreciation.

It turned out to be my old troop and his fiancé who I’ve known for over 10 years who have a renters mindset but wanted to move to a better neighborhood with more space for their now blended family.

Purchase price: $38,000 Cash invested: $35,000 Sale price: $125,000 SFR property with excess land, zoned commercial, bank owned, without of area residential agent, 5 minutes from my primary residence$38k purchase price, had money loan (Marshall Reddick) at 90% LV, brokered on my behalf (saved 3%), and renovated with a blend of savings, and credit lines from HD, Lowes, and Lumber Liquidators What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

It just blends together with an action phase. 

This is not an exhaustive list, but an example of some of the most common upgrades.double-pane or triple-pane window glass to offer isolation and protection;hydronic heat system to reduce energy usage; getting hydronic panels can and should blend seamlessly into the architectural design of your home.reflective roofing to prevent heat loss;HVAC units with a rating of SEER 13+ to avoid high energy usage;exterior doors with extra insulation to help maintain the interior temperature;R-38+ roof insulation;R-13 – R-19+ wall insulation;80+ percent efficiency furnace systems (gas);foundations/slabs with extra insulation;windows that are vinyl and rated Low E;passive solar design to use natural energy;structural insulated panels;vacuum insulation panels;Can I certify my own property?

If you list your house with these cosmetic issues and without staging it, your house will blend in with the many other available homes. 

They blend better with financing and insurance.  

Purchase price: $770,000 Cash invested: $192,000 Sale price: $1,450,000 Contributors: Vlad Tselnik, Katie Kepler Classic home on desirable street in Ravenna restored with true Craftsman style while elegantly blending modern finishes & amenities.

Blended Interest Rate = 2.78% How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?