These updates modernized the property, improved its curb appeal and significantly increased its market value.

These updates modernized the property, improved its curb appeal and significantly increased its market value.

A key component to cash flow will be loan terms..you could consider trying to incorporate a seller concession towards an interest rate buy down or costs to help improve cash on cash returns.

Now if there burger flipping doing nothing to improve themselves, well duh.

I am able to do a CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) for you with specifics based on what you are looking for, however- I just need square footage, zip code, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, neighborhood, year built and age of home/upgrades and improvements to compare.

There are a couple of ways to reduce your tax liability if you decide to sell within the 2 year period:(1) If you've made any capital improvements to the house, you will likely be able to reduce the amount of capital gains tax you will pay on the property.  

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.