It is cheaper, in general, to sub out like you say but if you have no experience sequencing the work and talking to subs you may be scarring them off.

STR feels more like a strategy to break even or eek out a meager return on a great asset than a strategy to cashflow.

With Tiny Homes, a person can get all the upgrades that want like that in a larger home.

Hi James, this does sound like a lot for a first time flip. 

You can read all the books, attend all the seminars and gain great insight from others, however nothing teaches like real life experience.

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Hi Chris, if I understand the transaction it sounds like you will receive a 1099-S for the full amount.

Individual High Net Worth Borrowers (With Prior Experience As Multifamily Debt Broker): We have a few mom & pop clients who previously worked as multifamily debt brokers at major shops like Berkadia, CBRE, JLL, Walker & Dunlop, Etc.

You'll likely also reduce your cost of living by moving to a stabilized apartment.Depending on the cashflow and debt paydown, you can use this strategy until you've built enough equity to reinvest.On the other hand, getting into a multi-family after refinancing will also help you build substantial equity to rinse and repeat in the coming years.

This is typically done 3x a year.Hire a company to deep clean the washing machine, drier, and dishwasher.Reimburse us for the combined 8 hours we have now spent on cleaning the home.Repaint the walls, at minimum in the basement.Prorate our rent for the days we are unable to be in the home due to the current issues and any repair time.Please let us know how you would like to proceed.Thank you,Sindy and Cary"You need a professional property manager!