I have gotten 90% financing for more than 1 first timer because of their credit and the quality of the project.You need to be very liquid using credit unions for the purchases of shell houses cause the rehab will be on you. 

@William HooFatt how much is your time really worth?

I’ve had other clients who preferred this approach..one even found a gem in Glenview at a time when the suburb wasn’t as well-known, and today his property’s value has grown by 15% in the past three years alone.With the anticipated drop in mortgage rates in 2024, the suburbs might be a solid pick for someone new to the market, especially if you’re looking to build equity without dealing with the volatility of city investments.So, for a first-timer, think about your goals: high appreciation and some hands-on work?

I'd rather not spend the $$ for the granite or quartz kitchen countertops. 

Dallas-Fort Worth is a smart choice, man the growth there is off the charts, and there’s plenty of room for first-timers with the drive to go all-in.I remember helping a buddy of mine who was in a similar boat to you, he was switching from a totally different career and diving into real estate.

Kitchen and Bathrooms are the most important by far.

Lender related: the house I live in was not lendable because it was missing a stove and had open shelving in the entire kitchen.  

From those of you who have done many rehabs, and are better at interior design than I am, I am curious what suggestions you may have for this kitchen?

Is the kitchen for this apartment on the first floor and you intend to rent the 2 bedrooms on that floor?

The roof and attic are the best parts of the house, 0 problems.Main line, laundry line, kitchen line are actively leaking.