Because I'm not an accountant or versed in tax code and law wouldn't I want a CPA to ensure everything is legally tight and as advantageous as it can be? 

Detroit's got the advantage with the Red Wings since the Barons left in 1978, so I guess there's that.

Being in Dallas gives you the advantage of doing your due diligence in person, which is invaluable.

Since you and your husband bring 20+ years of residential construction experience to the table, you already have a huge advantage.

Would you rather set it and forget it and not need to refi again or rather take advantage of low/no closing costs on this loan and plan to be more aggressive on your rate at the time of your refi?

Treat it as such or the tenants will try to take advantage of you as well.If you jump rent $400 per month they could just move out.

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Of those two, I actually like the first one better because you have a competitive advantage to that market and the amenities you could provide.

So for example, a 761 credit score will be in the 760-779 credit category, then going down to 740-759 and so on.2.

I was 3 months into the rehab when I found out that I needed a whole other category of insurance (builders risk) instead of the homeowners insurance I got on the purchase and that for all intents and purposes, I wasn't covered if something happened.Its a little thing amongst the many things that occurred on that first flip, but I always look back and say "who knew" and know that I know now.