Really just seems like he’s shooting himself in the foot.

I am new to the game, but I am trying to get my foot in the door!

Two major factors contributed to our decision; The way COVID was affecting the market in Austin at the time we were ready to sell, and a very generous offer from our contractor to foot the bill for the remaining property repairs, since we remodeled the whole darn thing, with the idea we would pay him back after closing and would sell through a realtor he recommended.

We first went with sell and put the house on the market in the first week of August 2021. wo major factors contributed to our decision; COVID inflated values by crazy margins and our contractor offered to foot 12k of the repairs to make the property sell ready if we use his GF as realtor.

This is a common misconception. 2) The property replacement cost is between $100 and $125/ sq foot depending on types of materials. 3) Are you working with an Insurance broker?

It's possible even in a challenging market like the bay area to get your foot in the door.

House hacking is the best and easiest way to get started and get your foot in the door. 

You might need stronger footings with composite. 

Frigidaire's basic 18-foot model can take a real beating.

How would someone who has never had any property management experience, but is pretty well learned of the industry get their foot in the door with an entry level job?