I’m still in the option period, so if the numbers still don’t work, I’ll move on.  

The property originally appraised at $475k when we purchased, $115k more than we paid, after our hard work the property appraised for $550k and we refinanced to repeat on another property.

I am looking for a property around $500k, single with a remote work and side hassle.

We went from buying light rehabs to buying major foundation and mold issues to make numbers work until even that did not work anymore.

I started working with Rent To Retirement last year and have had nothing but good things to say about the experience as well.

Which in itself gives me major pause, because these rescue capital loans almost never work out.2.

My ultimate goal has always been to obtain 5-10 properties just to gain the long term equity as I work (more than) full time and don't need the cash flow.  

Works for many agents but those are all miserable (in my opinion) and I don't do any of them.With you avg prices around $360k (and maybe 2.5% or so your side), you really only need to do about six transactions to hit your target.

If it is a lot, I would go to HomeDepot and rent a drum sander and get to work.

They’ll help you figure out how much work the property needs and give you a clearer picture of your renovation costs.