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I mostly invest in older homes (1900-1920) so even if I do a big renovation I still expect there to be unexpected things which is why I budget 18-20% total

I've gotten several banks to initially okay HELOC offerings at 70% of loan to value, however, I don't think HELOCs are the right vehicle for me for several reasons. 1) The rate is variable. 2) The term is normally shorter than a refi, 3) There may be an unexpected balloon payment if you're not watching the draw period closely.

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Or what about news outlets?

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Manager lives on-site.Ok, those are the things that are positive about the home and community.Now for the things I feel would need to be added/completed/renovated before ready for sale or rent:New gutters - ~$800Laminate flooring in kitchen and bathrooms to match entire house - estimated $500Stove/Oven - ~$600Fridge - $700W/D (optional) - $600Window in master bedroom - $200Ceiling fan in master bedroom - $200Kitchen sink - $200Redo all door trim/paint all doors/rehang, replace or adjust a few doors - ~$500 (just a guess)Add small door to water heater closet ~$100New master bathtub - ~$8003-4 panels of skirting need to be replaced - $ (no idea) but estimating $200Ramp/Stairs/Deck leading to front door needs to be replaced - $1000Landscaping in front - $200Cleaning entire home to make ready for sale - $200I'd like to get a foundation specialist to look under the home (free)Roofing specialist to talk to me about the metal roof (free)I need to ask her about the furnace (forced air) and its age and working condition.I need to factor in about three months of lot rent (at $375 per month) for the renovations to be completed - $1125And I'd like to have $1000 set aside for unexpected rehab expensesGRAND TOTAL = $8925This would mean that our negotiations to the seller would start at $11,075.First, are these figures anywhere close to realistic?

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If there isn't a way for me to stay in the deal I don't have a problem finding the exit strategy and getting out. Let's

Now with unexpected career transitions, I see this is a great opportunity to move forward into something more rewarding.Outside of my experiences in purchasing personal property and attending expensive real estate workshops this is all new for me.