Hi everyone, My name is Habon. I'm new to this industry of REI. I'm currently preparing to take the real estate state exam but also have a great interest in becoming an investor in REI. HOWEVER, I don't know where and...

@Lynn Washington Just so you know,mothers are no FHA "certified" contractors.  

I live in Seattle, Washington and I am new to real estate investment.

We could examine crime maps and cost per square foot heat maps against typical rent if you would like to become more familiar with this market.Best investing,Donn  

Can I use a single-family home with similar square footage as a comparable?

He started out w/ a ?

Looking at maybe just doing a basic white plastic tub with a plastic surround.Flooring – I need to get about 300 to 400 square-foot of tile installed.Basic handyman and drywall work – it looks like there are a couple of areas where water pooled outside of the house, and a little bit seeped in, so some drywall needs to be replaced, and probably add some type of sealant to prevent the leaking in the future.I have already been looking through many of the forums and have found a lot of great information.

Plus the most successful realtor in the town is also a friend, so I feel safe about all information they are providing.Property Info:5 total units: 4 - 2BD/1BR's and 1 - Owner's unit 1BD/1BR w/ a loft and garage.

I am looking, specifically, at using the 203(k) loan program through FHA for my first home purchase, and I am doing research as to what exactly that process would entail, or whether there might be a better option for rehabbing my own first purchase, post-closing.I live in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC, and am originally a native of Baltimore, MD.

I am aiming squarely at the middle of the market, in markets where the novelty is irrelevant, but the quality and affordability of the home is.