Even if the undermount sink and cut out are included, $3,500 is way too much.

This simple stretch cuts about 25 minutes off of a drive headed to the northern outskirts of Winston (Like Rural Hall/Germanton, and into King/Stokes County).

Are you looking to cut your cost of living and house hack?

**Another aspect is that I am worried about investing my cash (currently in 5% HYSA) into real estate and then the market declines as interest rates are cut. 

Yes there are some groups you can join that may be low cost and its not one person who is leading the pack of chickens with their heads cut off - but what this shows is you do not need to spend $10,000 or $20,000 +  when there is so much free information out there.

I know a couple that if you even sound like you're wanting to contribute to thier little domain, they will cut the deal for spite!

I see a lot of narrative around, "cut your costs, eliminate unnecessary expenses" etc.

Once recorded, the owner/seller of the property will not be able to close on the property without addressing this issue, thereby blocking them from cutting you out and selling to another party.Other than that, keep in mind it is VERY difficult to win in court for specific performance to force the seller to sell.Good luck, and keep moving forward!

For example, in 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act temporarily changed the rules for investment interest deductions.

It isn't as simple or clear cut as you might think.