@Niaz Butt thanks for the tips!

If you have any tips you'd like to share, please feel free to reach out. 

hahaI am a Chicago General Contractor...do you have any tips we might be able to implement to find quality subcontractors? 

Step up into the 300k or high as you can and you'll see some great appreciation, quality renters and shorter vacancy periods if any.Sink as little into Dead Equity as possible, write off everything you can and after 5 to 7 yrs, when you click on my website and see: 100% 80/20 680 score, NO DOC Hybrid Option Arm with 1% min. payment rate100% No PMI to $1,850,000100% No PMI- one day out of BK to $1,000,000SELL, SELL, SELL, SELL EVERYTHING!!

Usual and customary usually refers to outdated but working components, such as old ducts in a house that do not support central air well for lack of returns.

Mold is a common complaint from tenants, particularly those trying to exploit you.Mold is everywhere, even in the air we breathe outside every day.

Katie,I am HomeVestors Franchise and will openly admit that I wouldn't be where I am today in my REI career if it wasn't for the quality of mentorship that I have received.

After that you can decide on what market/area you want to invest in In order to house hack I'd have to have the type of income to quality for a home and here in my state the home market is between $350k to $600 kMy income would only qualify me for Maybe $150k worth of house.Im unaware how to move forward with a house hacking option at these prices.

You'll get bi-weekly advice, tips, and tricks that may be helpful even before you're ready for the next step.

Still a nice little "tip" on the transaction but boy I wish I still had it.