If not, negotiate to buy it, get future cash flow secured, & take the next couple months to do the updates in between guests then get updated photos.

Our negotiation approach focused on building rapport with the seller, allowing us to secure the property below market value.

-Decreased security deposit to 1x for MTR.

Look for a place where you can secure items that you do not want tenants to have access to. 

Being a 20 year mortgage expert and real estate investment veteran, we used our mortgage company to secure below market financing.

If a single-family owner-occupied property is worth $400,000 - I wouldn't invest more than $280,000 (70%) in a note secured by the property.ITV takes priority over desired yield - so even if the note discounts to $350,000 based on desired yield, the investor still won't go beyond their maximum ITV. 

experience: I’m on my 3rd flipage: early 40sday job: brand and web design/development retirement savings: noneI want to learn about buy and hold to secure having SOMETHING for retirement!

Prioritize tackling critical issues and beefing up security to keep your property safe and sound.

Just swinging for the fences herePortfolio Loan or Blanket Loan: Use the combined equity of both properties to secure a new loan.

Loan interest is deductible based on the use of the loan, not the asset securing the loan.