Any ideas appreciated? 

I know leaving a w-2 isn't an overnight change, but I love the idea of financial independence and would love to not be reliant on it.

@Brian Rocha It’s clear why most lenders insist on including rehab funds in the loan, and all of our partner banks follow this practice for fix-and-flip loans to minimize risk and meet securitization standards.

I really like the idea of leveraging local contacts for walkthroughs and feedback.

Get an estimate from a GC to get a good idea of what is required.Market Comparables: Check what similar-sized homes with finished basements or additional bedrooms are appraising for in your area.

It's good that you have two ideas to start with.

Neighbors dog at one point jumped the fence and bit our little girl riding her bike in our driveway, neighbors constantly argue in their front yd cursing, loud music until 11pm at times during summer months just to give you an idea.

Let’s Connect and discover ways to Work together, exchange Ideas, and create Value for each other’s Goals.Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you!

I’m excited to learn from this community, share ideas, and build valuable connections.

.: The hate for wholesalers on BiggerPockets is insane when there are still genuine, good wholesalers out there who aren’t selling a dream.There are good wholesalers out there, but unfortunately, there are also a lot who have no idea what they're doing and some that are just scammers.