If I'm understanding correctly, for a cash refinance...If you buy an investment property, fix/repair it, and get a higher appraisal, you can then take the $ difference and put a down payment on another investment, etc.If so, are there tax implications with a cash refinance?

Did a few necessary repairs and some requested items from tenants.

I am planning on using them unless I get another referral. https://www.yelp.com/biz/california-deck-inspection-orcuttThe general consensus is that if there is any issue with the elevated wood structure, it's best to hire a waterproofing contractor who is working with an inspector to the do any repairs prior to inspection.

Granted the ordinance was enacted and repealed in the past 60 days, we're all just kind of waiting for the new ordinance that continues to place financial responsibility for repairing infrastructure on homeowners.  

Repair & installation costs in the Boston area are some of the highest in the country.- Watch out for residential tax exemptions, and be aware of which towns / cities have them.

From what we are seeing a 60 to 70k 3 bed probably needs work or might be in a less desirable location. 3 to 4  years ago that price point was easy to find but current prices ( after repair) would exceed that amount.

That piece is often underestimated by many.For the other key numbers:The structure is  Maximum Allowable Offer (MAO) = ARV - Holding Costs - Rehab - Closing Costs - ProfitARV (after repair value based on recent sales within a 1 mile radius.

They can save you money on an occasional repair, at the expense of your sanity.  

But if I include equity gain that bumps up to around 16% on both(have not deducted for vacancy/repairs).

has anybody had experience using abstract of judgement in north carolina. tenants left after 1 year lease, she always paid on time but has left home with close to $5000 in repairs.