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It makes the whole process easier and less stressful when I have my exit strategy set.If you have to season the property before the refinance loan just make sure the interest only payments are included as part of the Holding costs in your calculations.  

Buying cash will make the purchase process much easier.

The only thing that worries me is oversupply, which doesn't appear to be materializing.

A 203b loan would be for a property that is fully fixed up, so it may be easier to run the numbers, but a 203k loan would be for a property in need of renovation.

I find they are easier to come to terms quickly.

I'd prefer to buy just one of these duplexes to start out because it would be easier to obtain financially.

This route might be easier and less stressful.Thanks!

I am thinking it would be a benifit to already have the property in a LLC for asset protection and would make closing easier.