If I finance the renovations, I would be able to keep that rate.

This approach will help minimize the potential financial risks associated with renovations and working with contractors.

I do understand that market value becomes what has been paid for a deal but with minimal work and renovations my deals almost always significantly increase in value in the first 6 months.

Have you had larger Cap Ex projects that you didn't anticipate?

I have had a lot of success purchasing 5 bedrooms houses next to larger universities and have been able to easily find tenants.

We’re currently working on a complete renovation in Silver Spring, so feel free to reach out if you need any assistance or guidance—I’d be happy to help!

I have been in construction/rehab/renovation most all of my life so I have that covered.  

The two larger trees on the left of the photo are Cedar trees. 

Some kitchens will be 5k if its a small one and some will be 15k if you are taking out a wall and its larger.

In this case though, it makes it very tough to keep the current property cash flowing if I pull the money out through the HELOC though (while it's not directly added to the mortgage, it all still washes out into much larger monthly payments) though, so I am very leary!