If you don’t want to spend money I’m pretty sure you could get someone to grade the surrounding dirt and add some gutters for your $5k discount and gain you will have added value and come out ahead.

It's a complete roll of the dice when you switch to the smart meter, so this doesn't surprise me....it could go up or down depending on the actual water uage.  

You’re already way ahead by getting started young—keep going!

So many variables can turn a deal sideways from 1 hour to the next - i.e. inspection findings, title issues, contracts, financing issues, taxes, dept. of buildings/local municipalities, etc.I'm glad to hear you made it through the challenges, and it sounds like you'll be able to leverage this experience as you grow your portfolio.All the best to you along your journey!

Hey Jason, welcome to BP.

Hi Batyr, welcome to the community!

I'm reaching deep into my psychic thoughts… I see it… A majority of people who respond to this post will be real estate brokers… I can see it!

My duplex cost me $620k and requires only a small amount of cosmetic work2/ With remote work more people are moving to NH because they don't need to go into the city as much3/ Some people are sick of MA politics so want to move to more conservative NH4/ There is a housing shortage in NH. 

Purchase price: $90,000 Cash invested: $55,000 Triplex in SE Cleveland (D+ neighborhood)Purchased for 90 and saw 105 for valuation. 25% down plus closing costs and unit repairs has led to about 50-60k going into the deal.

Purchase price: $15,000 Cash invested: $25,000 Sub to deal - paid the seller and wholesaler $15,000 + $7500 closing costs to assume $84,000 mortgage with a monthly PITI of $575.