For spending when not pursuing a bonus the citi double cashback card is a good daily use card.For a single large purchase for rehab, there are occasionally sign on bonuses on cards that allow you no interest for as long as 18 months. 

And just to confirm: if I were to make the home my primary residence, and rent the entire property out occasionally when I'm out of town, that would be considered owner-occupied correct?

Occasionally people contact me with their deals privately.

A fee for service planner, who is very knowledgeable about taxes would typically be much better than a financial planner who makes his income from recommending specific mutual funds or other group of investments.Preparing your taxes using TTax then occasionally having your return reviewed by a tax expert could give you ideas that would save you money.

You'll occasionally find some laws at the City level or from an HOA.Here's PA law: https://www.nolo.com/legal-enc...Do yourself a favor: buy "Every Landlord's Legal Guide" by NOLO.

I look at them, occasional run the numbers, and only once since Dec 2021 made an offer (which ended up not being that close to the accepted offer).

They're often going to be superior to FHA  in rate, lower or no monthly MI, and occasionally closing costs credits).  

That would be normal maintenance not unlike having to occasionally stretch carpet to keep it tight.

Landscaping has been installed, and few contractors go to it anymore - it looks to just be inside painters occasionally.   

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