ive seen the home about 5 years ago and know the general layout and its potential ( it WAS kept up nicely), i dont see improvements costing anymore than 5k expecially since theres already long term tenants there.

Just got my return back from him, so I'm going to spend some time figuring out exactly how he categorized everything so I can do it more cleanly in the future.My understand is that the improvements you make before its rent ready go into the basis.

I would incorporate improvements that would save my tenants money.

Dan,I am very knowledgable and experienced in the SDI field and can help you.There are a few legal and ethical strategies you can do to improve your financial situation outside of the IRA, using the IRA funds.You can not buy a home with your IRA and live in it (except for only ONE way), even if you create an LLC and use your forementioned idea.

I can just select the file that I want to make changes and all the META information will appear, ready to be edited.An Important Huge Improvement - Silos...I have been applying this strategy in my SEO before they came up with the term Silo.

However, I don't think that the question was asked because it was needed to complete the deal, rather, if the buyer could "improve" his position.

Then be able to negotiate with the buyer showing him/her why the economy is about to improve and now is the best time to move on this deal.Of course, the economy is just one of the negotiating tools to be used and I mention it only because it is what is in the forefront of the media these days.

I have two paid in full properties that are needing financing for improvements.

And I am an electrician with many other home improvement skills i can create alot of equity with my own two hands, i figured after doing that to the single family home i could use a credit line on the house.

Option #1 will most likely meet that criteria, you can price for any major repairs/cap x improvements and negotiate those during the acquisition, this will help you hedge against major items breaking down once you acquired.