I actually think we are leaning towards moving a small historic house onto the back of the property - found a big time developer that is going to cover the moving costs, because he cant demo the house, so the net cost to us is pretty minimal. 

It sounds like you are leaning more towards the restaurant idea.

I did receive a couple pre-approvals and am leaning towards Lending Home right now.  

Part II of my answer:Not only is it important to ask the right questions, but being able to read their “body language” is also important and listening to their words and tone of voice.

You could also just get a pretty floral wall picture, and lean it on the mantel for photos and showings to make the place show better.  

I'm leaning more towards buying and hominid route vs flipping however I am curious if flipping would be a good way to build up capital for my first property to buy and hold again any and all advice is greatly appreciated Thank you in advance

I own a rental property in the area that I recently discovered had a small lean against the title that I need some help getting resolved.

If you aren't comfortable with leaning into people and managing them, you might find it more difficult.

I'm leaning at doing the deal as I'll come in with no expense and if the deal goes south then I have the down payment on the 260k and not the 229k that I am buying it at.

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