With Shelly on edge, I knocked on the door, prepared to negotiate with someone who didn’t know us and wasn’t necessarily open to leaving.

A strong athletic mindset can give you an edge in the process.

@Alex Ng,It’s still possible to find a property for under $100,000 in Birmingham in 2023, but like @Matt Wallington said, you’re probably going to be edging into C neighborhood territory if you want a rent-ready property.

Cutting corners to save time might seem like a good idea, but it can lead to expensive repairs later on.

Is that so cut to 50% as it is a house hack?

So if you want to cut out that commission - sorry, hasn't worked.

Its why we buy on the edge of certain neighborhoods, because we know it will appraise dramatically higher than its market value...thus allowing us to cash out much more money on the property. 

Also be sure to click all the seams together really well and don't force them into each other with a pull bar or hit it too hard with a tap block as that can mar the edge.

My only experience is with non-payment of rent, and to me that's very cut and dry.

If it means hiring local people, (I.e. cleaning, handyman, someone to act on your behalf in an emergency,) then where does that leave you if you’re only in it for a co-lister’s cut?