I bought the cheap lowes light blocking blinds. 

Often times this commission is a percentage, but if the value of the property is LOW, the commission could be a fixed dollar amount.

In terms of feedback from our team, we’re leaning towards buttoning down the hatches, keeping rent increases low, and focusing on maximizing occupancy in our New England markets.

. #1 you can often find promotions for zero or low interest from furniture stores that you might want to consider. #2 many private/hard money lenders will consider furnishings if the deal, including the furnishings, falls into their deal box.Believe it or not, it might be easier to include the furnishings in the deal with a significantly lower down payment if there is other rehab work to be done.

I don't care much about soap and shampoo, but quality TP is something they will definitely notice.

Starting with an owner-occupied multifamily is a great strategy—house hacking can really help you build equity while keeping your living costs low.

Some of these renters are capitalizing on low interest rates and choosing to buy, but many are unable to buy due to lack of down payment or credit factors. 

looking to accurate my rehab costs calculator, specifically in the Pittsburgh area.Of course, It varies from one investor to another, depending on the quality, standard, size, condition, and team.I am looking to get a range or see how much you pay for each remodeling. 1) what's your range for remodeling a kitchen completely (granit, backsplash, tiles, etc)?

I'm not a big fan of HELOC toward a down payment unless the numbers make sense and vacancy rate is low. 

You've earned $132,000 more by splitting your money and leveraging it.Since I've been searching for more deals I have seen one or two that might actually cash flow decently but most seem to be at break even assuming normal expenses, vacancies, etc.I'm just learning my comfort levels with leveraging and trying to take advice from others about managing multiple low cash flow properties vs. one higher value one.