It was in multiple offers.

While operating as your own GC this will save you money, coordinating can be a bit challenging.Once you have decided the level of involvement you want in the project, just get bids from multiple vendors based on the same statement of work and compare the offers. 

I list on every platform I know (Zillow and its affiliate, roomies, Turbotenant and its affiliate, Craigslist, furnish finder, etc.) and pay every small marketing fees offered by those platforms to get a premium listing and I filled my 6 bedroom house in two weeks.  

For holding vs. flipping, let your goals and market conditions guide you—flipping can build quick capital, but holding offers long-term gains.

It offers tax benefits, such as mortgage interest deductions and depreciation, reducing taxable income.

Check with a few local credit unions as they usually have the best HELOC offerings.

Up to now I've put my money into the stock market and I'm looking into diversifying into real estate as well.My current goal (assuming I decide to move forward) is to actively start in a year or two by buying a single modest place as a long-distance investor.

You have to get contractor bids to qualify, but ten you can do the work yourself after closing and build sweat-equity.2) Be very picky about the next property you buy and make a bunch of lowball offers to find a motivated seller, willing to sell under market.

- Stock & LeaderIt is questionable what the end result of that statute is going to be.

Also AirBNB stocking fees, maintenance, cap ex.But at the same token know that the principal portion of your mortgage payment is actually not a true expense so there is that benefit to doing all of this even if you are light on the cash flow or break even.