Whether the seller was open to a buyer commission or not, I wouldn't put an additional cost into any personal purchase.  

Coffered ceilings, low corner additions etc.Anyone can slap lipstick on a pig, looking for high value add in high demand markets is where the $ is.

I also make sure to specify in the lease agreement that I need proof of coverage before move-in and that the policy should name me as an “additional interested party.”

Many lenders also impose additional requirements such as owner-occupancy, and/or that one lender make all of the institutional loans in the building.- Valuation: The variety of financing products available as individual tenant in common loans remains limited, and the terms are generally less favorable than either apartment building loans or condominium loans.

Here's the deal: You don't need to withdraw and return the current security deposit just to collect the additional $100.

Electing disregarded entity status avoids additional filings while achieving the same tax outcome.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

I currently have a homeowners plan with Allstate and plan on asking them if they have something like a short term rental rider plan that I can add in addition to my current plan.

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I've seen some people house hack a single family home by renting out the rooms, but keep in mind that traditional lenders would not be able to use the income from renting out the rooms (known as boarder income) towards additional income on the application.

The property was in a great market but needed full cosmetic rehab and a basement finish to add an additional bedroom which in return would bring up resale value.