Hi Ben, I'm also based in Snohomish county.

Nick, love to see you getting back in the game!

Would love an opportunity to pick the brain of someone who is seasoned in the game.

I'm thinking about investing into section 8  housing in STL and I'm new to this game.

Andrew,Good for upping your game!

We are based in Memphis and happy to provide any insight or feedback. 

There's a monthly cash flow 101 game in Bloomington through MN REIA.

Deal 2: Duplex (older home that needs TLC in good location)Purchase price: 120k, Rehab 40k, Total all in: 180kExpected Rent: $2,400/month to $2,700/monthDeal 3: 5 Plex (is that even a word?

., HVAC tune-up, plumbing fixes)Deep clean entire property pre-listingEstimated Cost: $5,000Total Estimated Renovation Cost: $145,000Project TimelineWeek 1-2: Planning and DemolitionFinalize design and materialsObtain necessary permitsBegin demolition (kitchen, bathrooms, floors)Week 3-5: Structural and Major InstallationsInstall new cabinets and countertops in kitchenComplete bathroom tiling and vanity installationRefinish or replace flooringWeek 6-7: Painting and FixturesPaint interior and exteriorInstall lighting, hardware, and plumbing fixturesWeek 8: Finishing TouchesLandscaping and curb appeal updatesDeep cleaning and stagingTotal Timeline: 8 Weeks*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.

A borrower really needs to have at least some "skin in the game" to make lenders feel comfortable.