There are loan programs that help subsidize down payment and closing costs that could help you get into a home for around that $10K mark.

The 1% annual increase on expenses is low, I'd mark that at a greater increase.

Inspectors for two of the properties told the buyers that new water heaters were necessary only because there was  very little corrosion on the water pipe nipples on top of the water heaters.Just last week, one inspector made be get mold testing because he said a black mark on the door where the door was closing against a 2 inch x 1-1/3 inch portion of the door appeared to be mold.

Keep working the part-time position until I hit that 2 year mark and save while I'm at it.

Was able to get all 3 under contract for a great price before they were listed thanks to @Mark Updegraff 's guidance and killer networking.

Thanks,Mark

Mark

@Mark Nolan

The GCs that are well known and have well established systems(ie. marketing, websites) are usually going to have higher marked up prices, especially if the GC usually does projects for non-investors.

@Mark Nolan, @Shawn Ackerman, @Sara Cunningham Thank you for the welcome!