Fixing the inside of the house is usually the last resort.Regarding disclosures, it wasn't like the sellers were able to pull one over on you.

Republicans blocked it passing last year so they didn’t give democrats a win before the election.

Verifying last 2 years of rental history very important!

To Start: Go to Redfin and look at what has recently sold (in the last couple of months) in the area you want to flip.

Quote from @Michael Baum: Hey @Bret Ceren, I did a survey last year (I think) where I spoke with 10 lenders.

Quote from @Brendan Jones: For the homes, and or properties that you will use as a primary or a rental property one big thing I look for is infrastructure in the area, extrinsic value (I.e. hospitals in the area, schools, and job market), and the last thing is creature comforts for people (I.e. is a store to get groceries 1 hour away or 2 minutes away).

Account Closed It's not so much using your last name on BP for credibility for me.

I've had pretty good success the last couple years with a combination of house hacking and building Accessory Dwelling Units.

The last thing you want it to trigger income taxes from accidentally cashing out.  

Despite the previous owner raising rents last month, she is still falling short by $5,000 each month.