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You have a decent loan on the place that you won't be able to replace from a cashflow standpoint.So keep at it. 

If anyone has tips on house hacking, financing strategies, or DIY-friendly renovation loans, I’d love to hear your insights!

Appreciate any tips, insights, or experiences you can share to help guide me through this process!

Replacing the roof is just the start.

Hey BP,I’m relatively new to the industry with about 1.5 years of experience, but I’ve already learned that automating common tasks is a huge game-changer for efficiency. So far, I’ve worked on automating things like ...

So I would caution everyone to make sure the replacement cost for your improvements will realistically cover your actual replacement cost in the event of a total loss.

Good tips, Shiloh!

Any tips for a newbie getting started it this?

.#1 tip I'd give if you're buying existing (or building) is to call the assessor and ask specifically what the new assessment will be after improvements.