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Renovation costs would need to be financed separately.Private Lending or Hard Money: Use a private or hard money loan to acquire and rehab the property, then refinance into a joint long-term loan.Seller Financing: Negotiate terms directly with the seller for a flexible financing arrangement.Final ThoughtsUsing an FHA 203(k) loan for your first property is a smart move, and with the right partnership agreement, you can still achieve your 50/50 goals.

This is a great question, and it’s smart to dig deeper into the assumptions turnkey providers are using in their calculations.

Here are a few Walmart deals that I found that could be useful$15 - Chefman Rapid Boil 1.2L Electric Tea Kettle - https://www.walmart.com/ip/Chefman-Rapid-Boil-Glass-Kettle-1...We have this kettle and it has been solid for 2 years now.

It's been great to watch you do this over the years. 2026 stabilizing is so smart.

Calling the appraiser to see what you can do to push it up a "C-Level" would be smart before doing any reno also, might only need a few things to make it far more valuable in the eyes of the bank.I've heard of a tactic for figuring out demand, which is to put up a dummy or coming soon listing on facebook marketplace and see the amount of activity you get on it. 

It’s always smart to do your homework and make sure the provider’s model aligns with what you’re looking for.As for fees, management companies typically charge 8-10% of the monthly rent.

Your plan to flip in your market and reinvest in a cash-flowing, landlord-friendly market is smart.

BUT (It hurts to write this)It’s great that you’re taking the initiative to shop around for the best rates—this is a smart move when making such a significant investment.

And don’t forget to check out Airbnb host groups—hosts love to share tips and contacts.For setting up your place, a smart lock is a must—it makes check-ins so much easier.