Companies like Doran, Sherman, etc are getting gov't bonds and tax credits as well as cheaper institutional type investors for the capital stack. 

I can't tell you how many times in my life I have gone the cheaper route, on cars and houses, only to have to come back in six months or a year and having to pay again to "do it right" and replace that used part with the new one.

A Heloc is about $4k cheaper and WAY easier to obtain than a refi. 

You can get a loan for slightly cheaper depending on your credit score and LTV that you are looking for Ive seen as low as the high 5's to mid 6's on the interest rate 

The medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are all significantly cheaper when you have a company footing a portion of the bill for you.

Given that it's much faster, easier, and cheaper to foreclose here in Georgia than in New York, I can somewhat appreciate her attorney's concern.I see two ways to minimize her exposure:Shorten the Finance Term - If you're really doing a quick renovation, 12 months is serious overkill.

I talked to a lawyer in the area and he said it’ll be easier and cheaper just to incentive him to move out, but on principle he is extremely rude and arrogant.

I have been told this option could be easier and cheaper (approximately $4k-$6k for materials and labor).

@Marisa RoweThis is my farm area I think you pick up a great deal but I seen fixer uppers for cheaper over there ..

Sounds like that duplex is in an area with high land value and I think that multifamily properties make more sense in "cheaper" markets.