The home needs a roof and siding replaced to make it look presentable, the inside has already been inspected and approved for tenancy.I have 16k cash on hand, how would it best suit me to proceed with the financing to benefit cash flow and taxes?

If the economy survives the long haul then inflation will have been present and you should gain in both rents and value.If you can't afford A properties then don't buy them.

What it comes down to is whether this is the best deal you can find at the present time.

The Realtor added their commission to my price and presented it to their cash buyer.

If your rehab costs are accurate (seriously, get an estimate) and you can present a good deal to a buyer with this info, then who cares?

So at the closing, you might be presented by the title insurer with an affidavit to be signed by you that states that you have paid all contractors and material suppliers in full; this could be problematic ...

I have learned that the easiest what to gets deals accepted and sold is to present the paper work and tell the buyer or seller, "here is my offer/assignment read over it carefully and then sign".

I ran across a seller today who is selling her condo, and she is presenting it as 2 units.

I just read the post and Wendell De Guzman is presenting an awesome opportunity.

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