You might like the $98 Home Depot special or maybe a $1,000 bidet is your style.He doesn’t want to get stuck with the extra cost.Have him provide allowances for fixtures, finishes and installation so you have a better idea of final costs.Better yet.

I have since found an attorney who specializes in both real estate law and estate planning.

You should still talk with an attorney just to make sure you are protected.There are many accountants on this message board who specialize in real estate taxation.

I’ve spoken with 2 lenders who specialize in 203k loan products.

Matthew,Check with any CCIM’s in your area that specializes in multi family

.   :-)  Note, we invite tenants to call our office if they have special circumstances they want to discuss, rarely does anyone do this.

Sometimes though the numbers still work specially if you can get in using seller financing.2% - now that's a challenge although you can still get them from time to time, specially if it needs a lot of repairs and the seller is really, really desperate.

Anyway, I am looking at doing my first BRRRR and have considered two paths to getting the 'B' done with a cash offer:1)  take a HELO out of my existing rental to supplement the cash I have on hand for the full amount of purchase2)  partner with someone to supplement the cash I have on hand for the full amount of purchaseMy concern is, even though I have excellent credit, will using the HELO for the purchase hinder my being able to complete the refi on this BRRRR?

Specially, on a deal that is cash-flowing like this. 

With this one, yes you are going to want to specialize in a niche as @Dennis Maynard said: Apartments, retail, office, industrial, hotel, or self storage.