Look, I am rather regimented when it comes to hard money; that a HML should ONLY ever be used for short term transactional purposes. 

(Zero)  Would love to chat and compare notes to see how we could get better outcomes. 

He testified that he used his personal bedroom exclusively forbusiness purposes but later testified that he slept and ate in his bedroom.

A tidy, well-organized space can help the appraiser focus on the home's features rather than distractions.Research Comparable Properties: Have a list of comparable properties (comps) that have sold recently in your area.

As you begin your REI journey here is one tip I have for you:Use this website as you are trying to narrow down the places you want to invest in. https://www.areavibes.com/Its awesome because it gives you a "total livability score" & you can compare different zip codes & streets to others. 

Here are some key highlights from the report, which compares December 2024 to December 2023:*The median sales price in the greater Austin metro rose slightly by 1.4% to $450,000.

However, prices for a comparable 5-bedroom home in Washington are significantly higher, likely around $1.5M or more, which would mean taking on a new 30-year mortgage with 6+% interest rate and limiting new investment opportunities.2.

Also, just compare your listing with the competitor listings.

I don't have personal experience with it, but when the app was first developed, I contacted the developer and put the app through a fairly robust test usage to see if it's something I would want to recommend to my clients (I'm a CPA).I think the app is great for its intended purpose and I do recommend it to my clients now (and have for about 18 months now). 

You look for comparable sales for other distressed properties that are similar and nearby and also counter that with finished version comps so you can see what your perceived spread could be.