I have been poor very poor living off food banks and pawning items just to eat for a day and do it again.

I recommend teaching him basic construction and property inspection (4-point items); 'lipstick on a pig' can kill an investment and reputation faster than anything in this business.Best...

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This of course depends on your starting bank roll - but if its like mine (under 100k) - Im trying to put as little as possible into it on top of initial equity and fees.this will likely chew a big hole in your ROI  (now if you are looking to improve value with a cash out refi or a great prospect comes along that needs combo new plumbing, roof, windows, foundation repair, etc - well just make sure you know what youre getting into and/or have a good contractor and finger on the pulse of the market when estimating the ARV YOURSELF - couple missed items and you risk having a bad first investment and not doing it again).    7) dont be scared be ambitious ( i should heed my own advice sometimes) 8) define numbers goals within your target areas.  

There's really just not a heavy demand for DIY home buying, which is essentially what all of this comes down to - cutting the fees and services offered to buyers and sellers in the hope of capturing market share from traditional agencies.

Next step - DON’T overlook key inspection items: sewer scope and radon testing.✅ Radon is a radioactive gas that is released from granite into the soil that is known to cause cancer, and can leach right into your home.✅ Any home built before 1980, likely has cast iron or clay sewer lines which will deteriorate over time.These issues can be avoided.

We've captured a lot of equity over the past few years & I kinda hate to "throw it away" towards another primary residence. 

This allows you to make an offer without a HI contingency which is much more competitive than one with the contingency since you are buying the property as is.You can still get the home inspection after you settle to capture all of the detail items.

Yes, I would be very happy to receive a copy of your itemized deduction sheet as a sample.  

It is pretty pricey IMHO for some but worth it as a luxury kitchen item.$349 - Breville the Infuser Espresso Machine - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0089SSOR6Now this is a semi pro level espresso machine.