Conventional would allow you to add a fence or do yard work in your bid.I cannot lend to you personally in MA but happy to answer any general questions about the 203k or other Renovation loan programs!

I have clients that work all kinds of stratagies and programs.

Can a down payment assistance program be used with the 203k?

As the economy shifts, there will be new ways to grow your portfolio, but success will require staying nimble and informed.Bessent’s commitment to cutting the federal deficit involves a mix of spending cuts and revenue adjustments, which could directly affect government-funded housing programs and infrastructure investments.

There are auctions, city grants, and financing programs designed to help people revitalize neighborhoods.

On the listing side: I pay all the above overhead stuff plus staging, photos (including drone photos, twilight shots, Matterport 3D virtual tour), floorplans, marketing, advertising, a deep clean, signs, open house program, the works.

It would be far better for you to join NARPM - National Association of Residential Property Managers SE Virginia Chapter and join as an affiliate. 

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To find out the amount of the subordinate lien through the NSP program, you’ll want to pull the title report for the property.