Well worth it and the best strategy to start in my opinion. 

Budget these carefully into your overall project plan to avoid surprises.Rehab Budget: Ensure that bids are received from multiple contractors and that adequate reserves are made for cost overruns.ARV: Be conservative on your ARV since the appraisal concerns one person’s opinion.

I'm wondering if you signed for it finally and if yes can you share your opinion? 

She asked my opinion and I suggested removing a few items from the front - which she appreciated.

So if you want to get some more insight or an opinion I can send you over her contact information.  

If that sparks your interest, i'm curious which market you’re leaning toward for the replacement property...are you thinking high-growth spots like San Antonio or somewhere smaller like Omaha?

In my opinion that leaves me with two options. 

House hacking is the best tried-and-true method for new investors in my opinion.

You will find a whole lot of OPINIONS as to the ethics, morality, etc. of doing a subject to transaction.  

I also don’t know how many thousands of members and opinions are on BP.