The check thing is what really put the nail in the coffin for me with the renters.

I start with thank heavens it's not California where you are not allowed to do anything to preserve your real estate against the ocean also known as the Coastal Commission.

Furthermore, real estate often acts as a hedge against inflation, preserving capital value over time.Expert Insights into the MarketUnderstanding the dynamics of the real estate market requires both broad oversight and attention to detail.

The only problem so far has been dogs' nails snagging stitching on the master bed quilt, probably when a small dog gets excited and runs around on it. 

Drilling/nailing/screwing to or through the asbestos will definitely disturb it at best and break off chunks at worst. 

I would like to know if I can preserve some/all of my liquid capital by avoiding an all cash deal for the lot/land.My thought process is...

Leveraging that asset to finance another deal is smart play, and the townhouse you're eyeing seems like it could be a great addition to your portfolio.When it comes to budgeting for renovations, it's definitely a challenge to nail down accurate estimates, especially when resources might feel a bit outdated or not region-specific.

Nothing wrong with TREC, you have to nail down your assignment agreement, we advise wholesalers to have a few custom contracts ready also.

Feel free to reach out if you ever want to chat about a particular property or you need a second set of eyes to nail down the property you're looking for. 

If you stick with conservative loan to values then chances of a loss are slim, there could be delays in getting paid but you should be able to preserve capital with the lower loan to values.