We removed a chimney to open up the space and updated all the major ticket items—new electrical, HVAC, and roof.

Removes a ton of risk. 

Remove a smoke detector and an interior doorknob prior to inspection, for example. 

@Samantha Springs Here are some options to help lower the mortgage without refinancing that is worth considering:1. ask your lender to remove the PMI, if you have one, that would help reduce the mortgage.

I've never been successful in getting any of the SCAM advertisements removed. 

If you ask the manager to justify a fee and he starts hemming and hawing, move on or require them to remove the fee.

I should have removed that from my post.Second, rentals are hard to find, which is exactly why he should charge market rates!

The first 6 months are acquisitions, removing non paying tenants, and taking over operations/management which is just the beginning of the stabilization process.

I think flipping is the way to go on this project since it’s my first deal which has always been the plan but very grateful for some guidance. 5 weeks of tear out, wall paper removal 🙃, new electrical, deck supports, HVAC install…we start putting it back together!

Used correctly it will help remove all sorts of stains.