Zero improvements.

I recommend researching the average appreciation over the past 10 years in your target area to get a clearer picture.As you know, in real estate, ROI comes from multiple sources: Home Appreciation:  Reno Appreciation: Value added through renovations or improvements (usually just in the first year).

Your credit score will be worth improving to acquire better financing options.

The loan does need to be secured by the property being improved if we are talking about a personal residence and personal itemized deductions on Schedule A.

At the same time, someone else reduces your debt, and you get to use the tax code to improve your tax situation legally.  

The more rational you are, the better the outcome.Practice and LearnLike any skill, negotiation improves with practice.

You want to be able to demonstrate that your intent in purchasing, subdividing, and improving was to hold for investment use. 

Minimal or negative cash flow in the first year or two isn't uncommon, especially in appreciating markets, but make sure you have a plan to improve profitability.When you're ready to move forward, I’d be happy to help with financing options to maximize your investment potential.Best,Drago Thank you so much Drago!

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pid=2141Houston Real Estate Highlights for December and Full-Year 2024:-Following two consecutive years of declines, single-family home sales rebounded in 2024 with 85,163 single-family homes sold compared to 84,038 in 2023 an increase of 1.3 percent; -Total property sales for full-year 2024 were statistically flat at 101,864 units while the total dollar volume increased 3.1 percent to $41 billion;-December single-family home sales climbed 16.3 percent year-over-year with 7,162 units sold;-Total December property sales increased 13.6 percent to 8,478 units;-Total dollar volume for December rose 20.5 percent to $3.5 billion;-The single-family home median price edged up by 1.3 percent to $334,290 while the average price increased 5.0 percent to $425,150;-Single-family homes months of inventory expanded to a 4.0-months supply;-The townhome/condominium market experienced declining sales throughout 2024, and in December, volume declined 5.8 percent, with the average price up 2.5 percent to $268,152 and the median price statistically flat at $234,250;-Townhome/condominium inventory improved from a 3.5-months supply to 5.4 months.