Still investing in SE MI. 

Not sure if this is the best place to get the feedback I'm looking for, but hopefully someone has a keyword filter up just in case.For those of you who buy from wholesalers on a regular or semi regular (open to interpretation) basis, what is your main driver?

The only specialists I worked with were Housable.com who creates semi-custom ADU-specific plans.

You may have seen the term PITI (Principal, Interest, Taxes, Insurance)….those are the 4 components of a monthly mortgage payment, assuming there is an escrow account.Real estate taxes are typically due annually and insurance payments are typically due semi-annually (may vary by taxing entity or insurance company).The mortgage loan servicer sets aside the tax and insurance portions of your monthly mortgage payment into an escrow account, and then distributes those amounts to the insurance company and tax authority when the annual/semi-annual payments are due.

Purchase price: $219,500 Cash invested: $75,000 Ranch-style SFR, 3 bd, 2 ba, semi-open concept for a 1955 built home. 1796 sqft on 0.25 acre lot. 2-car garage was converted into what could be used as a bedroom because it does have closets, but it also houses the furnace and water heater. 1-car garage was added on.

Purchase price: $219,500 Cash invested: $75,000 Ranch-style SFR, 3 bd, 2 ba, semi-open concept for a 1955 built home. 1796 sqft on 0.25 acre lot. 2-car garage was converted into what could be used as a bedroom because it does have closets, but it also houses the furnace and water heater. 1-car garage was added on.

As long as there is decently steady flow through the pipes and its in a semi-insulated basement I really don't think you'd have any problems. 

Kevin Sobilo, I never meant this to be an investment property per se; my intention was to live in the house at least 4-5 years and maybe rent the apartment to a student to help keep my living costs down.

We use a very good semi gloss paint throughout our rentals. 

You should establish a relationship with a local paint store tell them what you do and you want discounts on some specific paints such as a go to flat semi gloss etc that way you get a deeper discount as they can pick paints they have more room on and a general discount on the rest.Home Depot is a great store but many items if you know in advance can be purchased from supply houses for less.