This will also have the added benefit of appreciation on two (or more) assets instead of one. 

Different risk profile, you can argue which one is better/worse but at the end of the day you are sitting at home with a liquid asset (and lower transaction costs) instead of the headaches and energy required to renovate and manage a property. 

Leveraging that asset to finance another deal is smart play, and the townhouse you're eyeing seems like it could be a great addition to your portfolio.When it comes to budgeting for renovations, it's definitely a challenge to nail down accurate estimates, especially when resources might feel a bit outdated or not region-specific.

Before proceeding, I am seeking your expertise to evaluate whether this investment opportunity aligns with sound financial considerations.

This shift underscores the advantages of private money’s agility and long-term outlook, unencumbered by the need for committee approvals or short-term returns.Recently, large funds have been facing challenges due to immobile private equity assets (worth $3.2 trillion) as a result of reduced dealmaking and a slower IPO market leading to delayed investor returns.Meanwhile, state and municipal governments have witnessed a remarkable surge in borrowing to fund affordable housing initiatives totaling nearly $9 billion.

Do asset managers advertise some of these to anyone?

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Shelly, Is your financial partner willing to pay for the acquisition and the rehab costs?

And if you have other assets, you could give your lender a security interest in that.Personally, I much prefer a trust for property ownership and not holding title in ones personal name.

Conduct thorough due diligence, including property inspections, financial analysis, and reviewing rental market data.