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Carin Kveton, find someone that will show you their numbers and math, that way this whole DTI thing isn't a mysterious black hole, but something that you actually know and understand.More than once, reviewing my numbers with borrowers, I've had them identify solutions that I didn't think about because they know their financial situation way better than me just looking at their tax returns and paperwork. 

They send me listings that fit a set of requirements I pick, get the lock box codes to get me into the door, and of course make an offer for me when I'm lucky enough to want to put one in. 

A bad smell that you can control - such as the delicate aroma of an indoor cat who misses the cat box, isn't a deal breaker. 

@Matthew HolmanYou have to click first on Connect on the person's profile and then you will have a box to enter your message. 

It's hard to break down cost for each item as we got a bid for the whole jobI'm not too good with numbers which is why I delegate that to someone else to do but I will break down what I can.Property:4 bed 2 bathLot sq ft 7200Living sq ft 1700Rehab:Paint exterior and interiorDemo/removed two walls to create an open floor planScrape and smooth popcorn ceilingsMud and texture walls and ceilingsNew laminate floors throughoutNew carpet in bedroomsTotal gut out of kitchen and two bathAll new Windows (10 windows)New French doorRestucco front of houseNew bedroom doorsNew front doorNew kitchen cabinetsNew front doorAdded a side door to the garage from the porchNew door knobsAdded central air and replaced heating furnace New appliances (fridge, dishwasher, microwave)Move water heater outsideInstalled recessed lights throughoutConvert water heater closet into laundry roomNew bathroom tiles (floors, and floor to ceiling shower tiles)New vanitiesConverted tub shower to stand up showerNew ceiling fans in each roomNew mirror bedroom closet doors Pool repair (30 years of non use and has gold fish and algae)Repaired and painted concrete in backyard and garageNew garage doorNew drivewayNew landscapingNew appliancesNew exterior lightsPainted fire placeStaging Purchase price: $465k via HMLTotal rehab:$60kARV: $590kSold: $610kNet profit: $32k total then split 50/50I learned so much from this first flip but it was all worth the blood and tears.Here's a link to my Box album.https://app.box.com/s/spyxxp27krya754csrstmzz8bv1u8420

Hard Money Lenders have the ability to think outside of the box to explore creative ways to secure their investment.

I gave her the code for the lock box so she could look it over.

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