I'll have to admit I didn't know congress had such perks or such carte blanche to stack the deck in their favor.Where is this "Reform Act of 2012" now?

The property is a 3 BR 1.5 BA home with a basement and deck.

If seller stays firm at $1.1M I'll ask for a $50k seller credit for rehab costs.11 units and 1 office/1BR - A few units have back deck balconies (each is a 2BR and 2BA and includes a washer and dryer, which is unbelievable for that town).Currently renting way under market. 

Small back yards nayve deck/patio.  

But getting the loans out of your personal name should clear the decks for the up-to-10 residential loans you can have at any one time.

Wish list includes new bathroom, gutters, garage doors, siding, 1 window, heating system, and back deck.

@Michael Magno most of them are torn down to the studs already but things like walls opened up, plumbing moved, kitchen remodel, drywall, flooring, garage torn down/rebuilt, deck removed/rebuilt, siding replaced, etc.

There's also a million local meetups you could filter through and attend in your area to meet in person.3) Review this comprehensive 64 page deck on the state of the 2023 housing market for real estate investors put together by @Dave Meyer and available for all BiggerPockets members.

There are so many so be sure to filter by your location. 4) Review this comprehensive 64 page deck on the state of the 2023 housing market for real estate investors put together by Dave Meyer and available for all BiggerPockets members.5) Consider meeting with a few agents in your area even if you are just getting started!

A roof if it just needs an overlay is one thing put if insulation and down to decking needs to be redone it can cost 2 to 3 times higher.