What would be an easier strategy to start buying property.

Deciding whether to buy properties under your personal name or an LLC is an important consideration, especially when you're planning to use hard money and then refinance.Buying Under Your Personal Name: Easier Financing: Most banks prefer to lend to individuals rather than LLCs, especially for first-time investors.

But I find it easier to leave all that work to the buyer, letting them know that this is why the price is low, because there is work to be done.

We run the calculator on multiple properties each week even if we are not actively looking . . . keeps us in tune with the market and you never know when a deal will appear.  

If you have the go-ahead from the county, I would get at least 3 bids from contractors to see if installing a shower is possible, making entrances easier, and generally improving the basement to be more complete overall.

I would double check with the city, remember, trust but verify.Here's a link https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/a....I'm doubtful that this scope of work doesn't require a permit.I do my jobs with permits because I'm risk adverse.Its easier to ask for permission than beg for forgiveness.Best of luck 

A good financial advisor that understands your situation and a good estimate of future cash flows would help greatly.Calculating cash flows is actually the easier part of this endeavor. 

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For better or worse, this feature is one of the ways that make DSCR Loans popular with investors since the qualification metrics are typically easier than other options4.

It just is harder or easier depending on market conditions (and investor deal flow).