I haven't yet found a pressure treated and fire rated lumber or an intumescent paint that can be used for exterior applications.

Particularly in Philadelphia where there’s a ton of red tape to navigate and construction costs are disproportionately high relative to other markets.Ten years ago I could walk into a district L&I office, complete a two page application and pick up a building permit without plans for a single family renovation the next day.

I bought flooring from Ollie's Bargain Outlet, a chain store we have around here that buys lots of name brand goods.

The big box stores sell a kit for less than $20 bucks I think.Hope this helps.  

And then of course you'll unload everything and store in a safe place, right?

Since you're purchasing your first home, you likely don't have this rental history.Lease Agreement: While a signed lease agreement is a positive step, it might not be sufficient on its own for a lender to consider the rental income in your mortgage application.

Hi i own commercial building with 6 1-bed and three retail stores in it and 2 1bed houses and sfh so im interested in networking in Des monies or ames or anywhere within 50 miles of Boone also looking to start group this fall in my area to find private lenders and investors in my market and community.

For the first few years I would post during renovations and even show the units to multiple applicants but I found that 98% of them lacked the vision to be able to “see” what the finished project would look like and then after the original pictures were sent or the showing I lost pretty much all of the applicants.

The money that is being held that you say is "refundable" won't be because you can't defer the capital gain on the 15% of gross that is being withheld because those funds are unavailable to be included in the next transaction within the timeframe required by the 1031 exchange. 121 home sale exclusion is not applicable to foreign owned investment property. 

Hi AJ, Great info- Our group has been receiving more applications from investors for 5-8 unit properties.