You’ll be able to use a low down payment loan like an fha or conventional 3-5% down loan if you househack versus if you buy an investment property.

Classic buy high, sell low. 

Focus instead on the “low end of the high end,” where gentrification is happening.

Usually a call to that agency will light a fire under any Contractor.b) A licensed Contractor will also have a Bond.

I.e. using John's $30/psf is great, until during your renovation you realize that a previous owner only update the wiring to romex in the unfinished basement, but didn't run it to all outlets and light.  

If it's below that, Lowe's and HD have some pretty amazing looking laminate counters that do a really good job mimicking solid.

It’s too dark for my limited light space.  

They are inexpensive but you will get low intent sellers that youwill need to filter and nurture.Irecommend finding a good guru course and sticking to it, partnering with another investor/or working for one, or have someone on hand that is knowledgeable that you can pester :)

Since, it's a new property maintenance is quite low and wondering if relying on Equity and Appreciation of the house over long term is right way to go? 

Low fees too.