Plus I bet the contract calls for mandatory mediation.. if the parties cant agree..

I would say for most people, the 1st position heloc is no a good bet, especially if you have a 1st mortgage rate of less than 5%.Using this strategy with a 2nd position heloc can be just as powerful, so you can have your cake and eat it too!

That’s the best bet.

Best bet is to carefully analyze the zoning maps and regulations or just call the town and ask.

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The quicker you can take action on the high dollar value decsions the quicker you will be able to grow.For sure take the time to setup the right foundation, but keeping it simple and easy when you are getting going is a safe bet!

A property in Boston will appreciate well, but with minimal cashflow.

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Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $179,000

Cash invested: $25,000

Sale price: $500,000

Replaced windows, remodeled kitchen and bathroom, replaced...

If your goal is to offset your mortgage with a house hack then Lowell would be a good bet, but if you're looking for a longer term appreciation play then the areas closer to the city would be better, although the offset from cashflow may be lower than what you're looking for.A good step for you would be to dig into specific areas more as @Lien Vuong noted above.

Paying this off is the start of learning how to invest and live well.