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If the inspection reveals a bigger problem, either you can try to keep the deal alive by offering a seller credit, which could motivate the buyer to move forward, or the buyer walks away. 

That will cut your cost by 1/3 versus retail.  

The Note/Mortgage for each loan states the dollar amount invested & the % of the total loan by name, for each investor. 

We fully furnished the home through FB marketplace and estate sales- nothing high end by any means, but very retro and mid century. 

Start by networking at local meetups and connecting with investors, agents, and property managers.

It assumes the property is Class A - which not a lot of investors are acquiring these days.Here's some copy & paste info about property classes:_____________________________________________________________________________Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

I was able to move out of my parents house in an expensive market by using the other unit rent to cover the majority of the expenses.

Either way, clear communication with the guests about who’s managing the property is key to keeping reviews and satisfaction high.Permit Timing:The permit delay makes things tougher, but if you buy the furniture and keep future bookings, you might be able to use that time to update décor piece by piece without fully shutting down operations.

@Hiyun Park only experienced investors can DIY everything in Class C Midwest areas like Detroit, Cleveland, St Louis, etc.Hopefully the info below will help you:-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?