is that it typically comes with higher rates on the first mortgage, if you're low income enough you might qualify for near free DPA but most DPA's open to all income brackets are typically at higher than market interest rates.

.• The real property was not open to members of the public at the time the unauthorized person or persons entered. • The property owner has directed the unauthorized person to leave the property. • The unauthorized person or persons are not current or former tenants pursuant to a written or oral rental agreement authorized by the property owner. • The unauthorized person or persons are not immediate family members of the property owner. • There is no pending litigation related to the real property between the property owner and any known unauthorized person. 

Wall removal is better for sale usually for open concept, and sometimes for rentals, but if you want more occupancy (potential rent by room) removing walls restricts that.

Important things to check include opening and closing every cabinet, looking under sinks, pushing on doors and cabinets, and checking commonly used areas.

This has opened my eyes and helped me dodge a bullet.

Just my two cents.I'm open to connect if you'd like to discuss further.Kole

Why type of price point are you looking, what anticipated ROI/cash flow, how much time do you want to be involved in, what is your risk threshold, how long do you plan to hold the property, are you looking to invest locally or open to exploring other markets, etc.? 

Are you open to taking a loan out on the home you bought with cash?

I have seen costs vary widely from contractor to contractor and you want to go in with all eyes wide open. 

Open market.