I am wrapping up rehabbing my first property by myself in DC and getting confused on how to price it, It is a townhouse 4bed, 2.5bath in NEI am hoping to rent it to someone with a housing voucher covering 90%+ of the monthly payment. 

Would an umbrella policy cover us? 

We had to enter in holding costs, holding time (time value of the money), ARVs, rehab costs, a contingency reserve (a little extra to cover unforseen stuff), a reasonable profit margin, etc to get to a "Strike Price" as we call it.

The septic needs to be covered, the roof needs to be replaced, aluminum wiring needs to be upgraded from 60amps to 200amps with romex according to code.

To not charge for it is to cover a cost that any tenant for the entire yard would need to address themselves...from the tenant side they can say that including it reduces their useable area below their 3 Ac gross...neither is right or wrong, it's just differing perspectives on what is best for them. 

I have drafted plans for covered patios and decks in Coronado, City and County of SD.

Bit more paperwork, but you get paid twice.Flat Fee + Profit Split (Repair Funding): You cover the repairs, but you set a minimum fee (like $15K) to protect yourself.

This allows you to access funds while keeping your existing mortgages intact.Second Mortgage: Explore lenders who offer second-position loans on investment properties, though rates will be higher.Cash-Out HELOC : While traditional banks often restrict HELOCs on non-owner-occupied properties, some portfolio or private lenders may offer HELOCs for investors.With $15-20K in liquid funds, look for deals where you can negotiate terms:Seller Financing: Negotiate lower down payments or interest-only periods.Subject-To Financing: Assume the seller’s existing mortgage while covering the down payment.Lease-to-Own: Lock in the purchase price while using rental income to build equity.

However, capital gains tax (if not exempt) and transaction costs could eat into profits.Cash-Out Refinance- If rental income covers both mortgages, this could scale your portfolio faster—but be cautious of higher mortgage payments and interest rates.If you have any other question, send me a DM or email!

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