This could lower your resale value. 

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It’s also important to be as specific as possible in the scope of work for each line item—clear details can save you from misunderstandings or unexpected costs later on.I specialize in consulting services for situations just like this, helping clients work confidently with contractors by bridging the knowledge gap.

That's how I started, with a company called Flip More Deals (currently called the Growth Collective) they were very hands on and helped me through the entire process and connected me with a lender and gap funder, very hands on you should check them out.

Clearly identify what you want to achieve in real estate and use that as a guiding force throughout your journey.

This is virtually non-existent with SFH's but is commonplace with 2+ units.

This would let you rent out the house for the next 3 years if you wanted and still get to take the gain.  

Conventional (only Freddie Mac See Section 5102.4 of Freddie Selling guide).

I operate 14 properties from the same checking account.

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