My figures are below.TaxDeed Winning Bid: $489.00 (My Bid May 2013)Property Clean-up: $450.00 (mowing, trash removal)Taxes & Insurance: $80.00 (2013 & 2014)Sale Advertising: $130.00 (Signage, Newspaper Ads, etc)Filings & Legal Fees: $245.00 (Deed, Lien Releases, Sales Agreement Docs)Total Costs: $1395 (approx)Sold for: $3250.00 (August 2014)That is better than the 25% I would have received if the property was redeemed during the redemption period.

Actually, a friend once mentioned a unit in Eugene that had to be re-leased after a nasty storm tore off part of the roof.. it’s gritty, hands-on stuff like that which rounds out your perspective.At the end of the day, you don’t need a flawless blueprint to get started.

. $300k loan needs to show $15k liquid assets, and draws typically require you to pay contractors and obtain a lien release before you can be reimbursed for the money you paid contractor.While I know there are a lot of people who use low money down loans to get started, it is risky.  

That's a reason to either sell and 1031 (releasing 100% of the equity) or to refinance the property and pull equity out. 

This week I just released my episode on making offers in Memphis on investment properties.

Hi all, I have personally been using CABIs to extend my lending capital. 

Have escrow released when the wrap is done and direct-pay the taxes and insurance.

It was mentioned above you could refinance into a conventional loan, however with the 5% down conventional primary residence loan on multifamily now chances are you won't refinance this FHA loan unless you plan on living there for an extended period of time and rates come down. 

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The process would be different if it was a short sale, whereby someone representing home owner would have to deal with bank to get the lien released for less than what is owed by the borrower.