This is a good thing if you want to do some rehab, but again, you must be very strategic about how much money you put into a place, knowing it won't naturally appreciate beyond what you create in improvements.4) We're having a bit of a zoning crisis.

For example, if the listing is selling for 200% of the last purchase of two years ago with no improvements, etc.?

If credit is the issue, talk with your lender to run a credit simulation to see what actionable steps you can take to improve it.  

Located in a promising area of Richland, MO, the home was a blank slate for value-driven improvements.

Burned my *** too many times lol.I am here to learn new strategies and take part in discussion regarding landlording and home improvement.   

US Treasuries will not see their credit rating improve, and will, within the next 12-24 months get another (small) downgrade, inching up treasury yields.

Additionally, considering the time value of money is crucial, as deferred gains and tax efficiencies may improve long-term returns despite upfront losses being largely on paper.

I agree they had communication issues during a transition period that we dealt with, but things have improved from last year. 

However, speaking from personal experience, if you are positive and work your *** off to improve your luck, you are going to be much luckier than those naysayers.So happy for you!

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