I am under contract on a property that looks like it will not close.When I got the 3 fireplaces inspected, it was only a few hundred dollars extra to chimney sweep them at the time of inspection so we paid to get them swept. 

If you buy in a city with limited appreciation, every investment dollar must come from your savings.

This allows you to save TENS OR HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS simply by adjusting the way you pay it.

I would focus more on where the day to day dollar comes in rather than the money from the property.

Cash out would take me from a 7.25% rate to 8%, which is a few hundred dollars per month, and they will likely make me wait all through March to do the cash out to meet seasoning which is another $2400 interest payment I could avoid if we could refi by the end of this month.

There are several myths that we have to debunk before someone truly believes they can do it.You need millions of dollars to do a dealThat it’s too complicated to figure outThat permitting takes yearsIn those communities developments cost way less (think a couple hundred thousand along with a loan from a regional bank), permitting is not difficult (much less red tape), and the towns are small enough that both the city staff and the local architects and engineers and contractors all work with you to help you navigate the process since you’re all invested in making your community better.Note: The big boys can play in the primary & secondary markets.

You'll be in a sea of sameness with veteran and newbie investors driving/dialing/door knocking for dollars and making offers. 

They are currently in the middle of a quarter billion dollar multi use zoning project. 

Choosing a solution like that means missing out on significant opportunities to free up your time for what you do best while also foregoing the expertise of a tax professional who could provide substantial benefits—potentially saving you thousands of dollars.

I found this deal driving for dollars.