Fully staged and high end finishes.

Is being tenant occupy a factor in the pre-qualified stage? 

2) At what stage should they start the refi process?

In general my investment properties are in an early stage where the total equity (ie. + cash flow) appreciation each year is >10% (ie. better than could be expected from the stock market), so selling seems like a bad idea.

While the tenant moving out and needing to do the rehab sooner than expected, I like staging renovations on multi families across a few years.

At this stage, he is more focused on deductions than income.  

I would really like some feedback on what realistic numbers look like for a duplex house hack, as I am struggling to find that unicorn property where everything fits perfectly and I don't want unrealistic expectations prevent me from ever pulling the trigger.To set the stage, I have been looking for multi-family properties for me to house hack into in the Maryland area for a few months.

My name is Lisa Von and I am in the early stages of learning all about real estate investing!

Someone with expertise should be able to quote a flat rate for the entire project and for each stage of the project.I would expect a lawyer to charge more if getting paid depends on future events, because that means more risk for the lawyer.

Stage paid actors and up-leads in the audience to run to the back of the room during the pitch.