The problem with a cash offer using hard money is it still has to go through their underwriting and there is a 3 week turn-around, so the deal would fall through if something didn’t work out.

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Profile here for reference: https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/amyb289It stood out as oddly out of place to me to the point where I recalled it and was able to dig it up tonight.Anyway, again...

Also, you may want to look into a two family home and rent out part of the space of your new home under the FHA loan structure too. 

Quote from @Brandon Croucier: Well once the loan is Originated there’s no taking one out and adding another, I wouldn’t touch a blanket in that position then, there will be difficulty taking one out/penalties, definitely just suggest a cashout refi.

When you finally get them on the ropes, they pack up and move out never to be seen again.

Quote from @Scott Blevins: Starting out a little older and had a question about sec 8 investingIve been thinks about purchasing some homes in baltimore and renting them section 8 to aquire some good cash flow and later purchasing in better areas and eventually getting out of sec 8.

I think you're underestimating build out costs. $10/ft isnt enough for glass walls, plumbing, lighting.

In order to legally use the basement as a bedroom for you or someone else, the basement needs to have egress windows with a ladder to get out.

I'd love if the property would cash-flow after we move out, but the neighborhood and appreciation potential is the biggest concern for me.