When we provide a clean, modern space with all or some of the amenities of a newly built complex, but at 30 - 50% less in monthly rent, we will continue to see strong leasing momentum coming out of this. 

Exterior upgrades: remove and reallocate fence line to create a more private backyard, install modern 7' horizontal fencing, add large concrete patio in backyard, sprinkler system, sod, firepit, planters, etc.

Moved to American Modern commercial policy but they recently stopped offering the product. 

https://www.corelogic.com/inte...Conventional loans (Fannie/Freddie) are the gold standards with the lowest default rates.Then you've got Gov't loans (FHA / VA / USDA) and non-QM (DSCR, "alternative documentation," modern subprime, etc).

My property is in a lower rent area and is an older, but modernized building.

As a technology person, I have a strong understanding in modernizing homes in various ways.

If you do it in a later tax year, it's a more complicated/expensive process for your tax accountant to do.David OrrTax Modern - Tax prep/advising for rental real estate owners

So im getting $20k discount and the house for free which is assessed at $75k.The area is up and coming and there are a few modern properties popping up on sub dividable lots.The market is very hot, if he were to sell using a realtor id say he would easily get $600k.I would like to lock in the purchase now and potentially he could rent it back from me so he didnt have to move and i get a property at a great price as by august the market would have gone up even more and he might start chatting to realtors...So the options i have been thinking of are;Buy and live in current house, and hold for a few yrs (land value went up $75k last year and will be continuing at that pace for the next 2 yrs at least)Buy, live in house, complete the subdivision for about $45k and sell off the lot for about $300kWhat other options could I look into?

There are also some great, newer neighborhoods that offer modern floorplans and updated finishes.

Ah modern day education, a farce, I'd guess 80% of us on here have degrees which have nothing to do with what we do today and that the hours we spent in textbooks have never once been applicable to our daily lives.