Quote from @Makani Donaldson: Hey everyone, so I started briefly looking into my markets that I would want to get into then met with a lender.

Quote from @Patricia Steiner: The only way to know if your idea is worth doing from a wealth building standpoint is to do the math:  What is the cost to acquire?

Quote from @Bryan Stengel: Hi Beau, it sounds as though you guys are looking in a desired neighborhood as well. 

Quote from @Ken M.: Quote from @Jeffrey Robison: Are you still stuck here?

Quote from @Victor Yang: If I gift a house, what amount will go towards the lifetime gift limit, the amount i purchased the house for, or the current FMV?

Quote from @Lauren Dahl: Hello, @Dahyo Chako!

To add value to the property, we undertook extensive renovations including the removal of over 40 yards of trash, installation of a new septic system and wall-hung boiler, and a new well pump.

Quote from @Jonathan Baptiste: I am doing my first deal that needs substantial renovations.

Quote from @Christopher Heidrich: @Jaycee Greene I am looking to buy a primary residence while I am based there, then turn it into a rental once I PCS again two years later. 

Quote from @Jay Hinrichs: Quote from @Julia Hagen: Quote from @James Hamling: Quote from @Julia Hagen: Quote from @James Hamling: Quote from @James Wise: Quote from @Dan H.: Quote from @Jonathan Small: You've raised some valid concerns about California, and it's true that the state faces significant challenges.