I had some contractor issues and unexpected repairs that took us longer to complete.

The blue paint on the right notes the height of the pond outlet at the other end. 

Not looking to expand just a little income or possible project.Fannie and Freddie updateFannie Mae is about to institute stricter underwriting criteria on investment properties, according to multiple media outlets.

Apart from unexpected reno costs, carrying costs, closing costs, etc.

Should an unexpected financial issue arise, guess who will be at the bottom of the list to pay that month. . .good ol' cousin Ryan.

I moved in and immediately replaced all of the carpet flooring in the house with engineered hardwood; I re-painted the entire interior; I replaced all kitchen appliances with new ones that I found at a discount at an outlet/scratch and dent; and replaced the water heater.

-Demo kitchen cabinets-Remove all fixtures-Demo old bathroom tiling and fixtures-Have digging/tunneling prepared for sewage line replacement-Pressure wash outside of house to prep for paintWeeks 2 & 3-Complete sewage line replacement-Begin Landscaping design-Replace entire homes fascia boards-Remove popcorn ceiling textureWeek 5-Have exterior of home painted-Roof leaks should be repaired by nowWeek 7-Have new lighting and fixtures installed-Tile Flooring throughout installed-Replace drywall boards as needed-Paint interiorWeek 9-Kitchen cabinets/countertops and island installed-Bathroom tiling completed-Shower doors installed-Detail work inside-Electrical outlets upgraded-Front Door replaced-Vanities/bath fixtures installedWeek 12-Install appliances-Install Fencing where needed(using about 80% of the neighbors white pvc fence as a privacy, will match)-Paver driveway to be completedWeek 13-Stage for marketing photos and open houses-Accept offer at 110% of list priceI know this is a brief run over of the work, but any advice in planning/ executing is appreciated.

No decision has been made but media outlets in South Korea are reporting that the technology giant is likely to choose Austin for the semiconductor factory.Austin is already home to a large Samsung manufacturing campus, with two fabrication facilities or fabs.

@Scott Pollock it's actually within FHA acceptable guidelines to have a 2nd fha loan if your situation has changed unexpectedly as long as the new subject property is 100 miles away from your current fha primary home.

In addition, investigate how much you can really rent the other units for by looking up comparable rents in the area.Bonus Tip:Always save at least 1-3% of the value of your home for unexpected expenses, even if you're house hacking.