Down payment: Can you give us some of your reasons for wanting the larger down?

There is no 'per square foot' method that is accurate....At least until you have quite done a few.... 

Mostly on trade accounts with local businesses for the materials, some business credit cards, some of the contractors were OK with waiting 30 days for payment. 

Someone will reach out to you. split direct mail cost with the best, pursue other marketing methods with the person.

Then you will have a principal and interest payment of around $13,450.00 plus Taxes and insurance so add in another $2800 for $16,250.00 a month. 

He could try to evict you for non-payment of rent.

Your contract is evidenced by the spreadsheet, payments, and likely other communication about the work.

Your minimum down payment amount for a 2-4 unit will be about the same as an often required 20-25% down payment on a co-op.

My guess is they missed a payment, then started up again. 

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