The jump from the first appraisal to the second ($2.40M to $2.65M) indicates potentially increasing market value, possibly due to staging and improvements.3. 

Consult with a mortgage broker or lender to determine the best financing solution for your investment goals and financial situation.Property selection: Look for properties that have the potential for value-add improvements, such as cosmetic upgrades, energy-efficient upgrades, or additional amenities.

However, this carries significant risk if your financial situation doesn’t improve as anticipated.I hope this helps, and this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to mortgage loans. 

It will depend whether the costs you incur are considered improvements(which need to be capitalized) or are repairs(which are eligible for immediate write off.Without knowing all the details, it sounds like this is something that will need to be capitalized.

I'd prefer the bulkhead as it has more functionality, but not sure if that would satisfy code to make it a "legal" bedroom.I am hoping to refinance the property after I make the improvements to get my money back out, but that would definitely require the additional bed and bath to meet code and be considered legal.If anyone has the answers here, could point me in the right direction of where to find them, or just has any advice in general, I'd really appreciate the help!

==========================SAMPLE EXCERPT ONLY===================== This Agreement entered into on the_______day of ___________ , 20_______ by and between, _____________________ and or their assignee(s), herein after referred to as the "Buyer(s)", and _____________________, Herein after referred to as the "Seller(s) ".Seller agrees to sell and buyer agrees to buy the following described real property together with all improvements and fixtures and the personal property described below:Property Address______________________________________________________________________________________Legal description: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ County _____________________________________________________________.Personal property included: ____________________________________________________________________Earnest Money Deposit $______________________Cash To Seller At Closing $______________________Existing Loans & Liens $______________________New Loan To Seller At Closing $______________________Purchase Price $______________________The purchase price to be paid as follows: 1.

For a $300,000 property, this could be $6,000 to $15,000.Mortgage on Rental Property:Loan Amount: $240,000 (assuming 80% financed at 4% interest over 30 years).Monthly Payment: Approximately $1,145.Other Expenses:Property Taxes: Estimated at 1.5% of property value annually ($4,500).Insurance: Estimated at $1,500 annually.Maintenance: Estimated at 1% of property value annually ($3,000).Property Management Fees: Assuming 10% of monthly rental income ($2,400 annually if rent is $2,000 per month).Vacancy and Turnover Costs: 5% of annual rental income ($1,200).Total Initial Investment and Annual Operating ExpensesInitial Investment:Total Borrowed from Equity: $150,000Down Payment for Rental Property: $60,000Closing Costs for Rental Property: $10,500 (average)Total Initial Cash Outlay: $70,500 (initial investment from equity) + $10,500 (closing costs)Annual Operating Expenses:Property Taxes: $4,500Insurance: $1,500Maintenance: $3,000Property Management Fees: $2,400Vacancy and Turnover Costs: $1,200Total Operating Expenses: $12,600 annuallyExpected ReturnRental Income:Assuming $2,000 per month, annual rental income = $24,000.Net Operating Income (NOI):Annual Rental Income: $24,000Minus Annual Operating Expenses: $12,600NOI: $11,400Debt Service:Mortgage Payment on Rental Property: $1,145 monthly, $13,740 annually.Total Debt Service: $13,740 (rental property) + $8,592 (equity loan) = $22,332 annually.Net Cash Flow:NOI: $11,400Minus Debt Service: $22,332Net Cash Flow: -$10,932 annually (negative cash flow initially due to high debt service).Cash-on-Cash ReturnInitial Cash Investment: $70,500Net Cash Flow (first year): -$10,932Cash-on-Cash Return: Not applicable initially due to negative cash flow.Long-Term Appreciation and AdjustmentsProperty Appreciation:Assuming a 3% annual appreciation, the property value could increase by $9,000 annually.Rent Increases:Assuming a 2% annual rent increase, rental income will rise, improving cash flow.

One of which you mentioned, PM Fees, but it will also have other expenses such as repairs, improvements, utilities, etc.Therefore, your cash-flow will be several percentage points in the negative.Should you invest?

That way, they have 5 years to improve their credit to qualify for a loan and then refinance.

However when I think logically about depreciating damages I use this as an example:If I built a house and rented it for 28 years without making any improvements, the tenant could burn the house to the ground and not get charged one penny because the entire house was fully depreciated down to $0.