The basement is empty and we are looking to finish the space and turn it into another unit.

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By the time I reach 20% equity (likely 3+ years away), my monthly mortgage payment will come down when I refinance, but $600 is a big hit to the numbers. 

My budget for the property is up to $200K. 

Rents will go up.

Are there any investors between the ages of 18 and 25 in this group?

My main goals with these initial projects are:1.Gaining valuable insights into the local market.2.Getting hands-on experience with out-of-state investing, particularly when it comes to remodels and managing from afar.3.Testing the entire BRRRR process to see if it’s the right strategy for me long-term.If all goes well, I’d love to scale up and explore multi-family projects.

The tax savings could be larger than the regular income.