I have my eye on two properties.

Hey guys if a city worker who can buy properties for half off on the land bank as part of there benefits would it be worth it.

A more realistic expectation is 24 hours which will ensure we can arrange any repairs or corrections with a team, handle it in person, etc. be curious how this plays out as I worked for local developer for a while and developed several properties in Alexandria (Specifically old town) and while the city is challenging like any city - they were mostly realistic.

If looking to change the market value of property, well there you go. 

Quote from @Paul Whitehurst: Many will tell you to borrow money from Property A to purchase Property B, but that's known as over-leveraging and not recommended for a newer investor.

Depends on which property you pull equity from.

Or local to the property?

Is it best to approach an architect or a land developer for what I am proposing?

Many states have discounted property taxes and lower yearly increases for owner occupied properties.

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