Just to name a few: Borrower's Experience FICO Loan Amount Loan Type being sought: Perm (30 yr ams), Bridge (12-36mo I/O), Rehab (12-36mo I/O), Ground Up (12-60mo I/O) Property Type (1-4 unit, 5+ MF, Warehouse/industrial, Hospitality etc)If you have a specific deal in mind, then you can have a lender (or broker) look at it and give you a better idea.

Market goes up and down and your tax implication comes into pay when cashing out. 

After every negotiation, reflect on what went well and what could be improved.Negotiation isn’t about “winning” at the expense of the other party—it’s about finding common ground where both sides feel satisfied.

Saying these people are forced to pay higher prices is a sham.

.✔️ You’d rather pay for peace of mind and legal compliance.Final ThoughtsIf you’re house hacking a small multi-unit (like a 2- or 3-flat) and are comfortable being hands-on, self-managing can be a great way to save money and learn the business.

@Michael Daniel Ultimately, it's all about confirming what the housing authority pays.

Here’s what I’ve seen work well:Furniture Purchase:If the furniture fits the vibe you’re going for and is in good shape, buying it can definitely help you hit the ground running.

If you are prepared for the costs involved and the modifications needed to the property to make the basement unit conform, the pay off of creating an extra rent producing unit is huge. 

Add that to about $25K tax for the depreciation recapture, that would be paying a total of $70K in tax if they do the 1031 exchange. 

So either you pay for the repair out of the idle cash in your account, file an insurance claim and use those funds, or rollover/transfer funds from another retirement account to cover the cost.