We are starting to see panic selling and homeowners trying to find alternatives to selling.

This includes construction, materials, labor, permits, and any other associated costs.Negotiate TI Allowance:Landlord and tenant negotiate the TI allowance amount based on the estimated total cost of improvements.

As you have experienced, trying to predict what will happen through the course of two years is very difficult - contractor integrity, materials costs, what the sale price will be, what the rental price will be. 

While I agree with @Nathan Gesner with the idea of reading other material, I will say the networking aspect of the 3-day event is unmatched.

Hi, I'm new to realestate so I'm devouring learning material.

However, if you need fast access to funds or have difficulty qualifying for a HELOC, a hard money loan could be a viable alternative, especially if you have a clear plan to refinance quickly.

Historically, residential US mortgage rates are near their long term averages. I remember in 2003 when rates were in the 5-6-7% range, albeit with more aggressive mortgage terms available to almost any and all borrowe...

It's possible but it's determined by your local market, the size of the roof, and materials used.

There is some confusion about material participation hours.First off, you need to keep track of your time.

However, I don't actually care as long as they are not bringing in clients, displaying signage, storing materials, etc.