HVAC duct work insulation is also deteriorated.No vapor barriers installed eitherSome fungi/mold growth notedPlumbingMultiple small leaks under sinks and from bathtub and toilets.House has Polybutylene plastic plumbing which is dangerousMain shut off valve is damagedElecticalSome small exposed wiring and bad splicing.Whole house has no GFCI's or grounding outletsInteriorMoisture spots on ceilingExteriorLose Vinyl SidingDoor Jams and Window trim have moisture damageDriveway need replacementRoofingMinor leaks noted in atticRecommended to replace roof covering, but not whole roofSome fungi growth noted in roofSo some of the question I am trying to tackle with this work is:How much should I budget for the main issues listed? 

Screening  I hate to say it but make sure the company you use covers your state because they don't all make it obvious. 

That means I can either have a cash cushion for any renovations or covering some of my mortgage until I get a tenant  or get into a property quicker.- That puts my mortgage at around $1,500.

This approach allows you to manage the property closely, benefit from homeowner loan terms, and potentially increase its value with improvements before renting it out.As you transition the townhouse to a rental, ensure the rent covers all expenses and provides a profit.

She states minor work is needed: covers for a couple of outlets, kitchen refresh, cracked window to be replaced.

An investment property only requires 15% down even up to 4 units and only 10% down for a Second/Vacation home.When you talk to the Bank for example we run the numbers to ensure you have enough money to cover downpayments, closing costs, renovation/repair money etc. 

You make the mortgage payments on their behalf.Advantages:Full Ownership: You gain full legal title to the property while keeping the favorable 3.25% interest rate.Control: You have more control over the sale because you hold the deed.Simpler Resale: Since you hold title, you avoid the complications of a land contract when reselling, especially to FHA buyers.Risks:Due-on-Sale Clause: The lender could potentially enforce the due-on-sale clause if they find out you’ve taken title, though this is relatively rare in practice as long as payments are made.Higher Closing Costs: You would need to close formally and cover title, closing, and potentially transfer costs.3.

Cars are covered by car insurance, not homeowner or renter policies.Tenants files a claim with their car insurance, and you don't do anything.

Hello,I have a preapproval for 3% down payment conventional loan, as I own no property.Haven't found a house I like, I wanna be patient looking for my to live-in house, but I still wanna get a rental property where income covers all costs while looking for my own house.My question is, can I get a normal 20% down conventional loan for the rental, and then later I get a conventional 3% down loan for my house?

My new one doesn't use appfolio, but hopefully they expand this to cover other property mangement statements.