I think it will need to be sanded but we are not paying anyone for the job and are hoping to get by with puttying (larger holes only), then a pass or two with 100 grit, then poly.

So far, not a single call.From everything I've read from REALTORS and investors, you have to create an annual budget and stick with it for six months to a couple years before it starts to pay off.

As an example I have spoken to many and have volunteered to share lessons learned from notes, private lending, or any other type of real estate and first questions are “what will you pay for referral fee” or it costs X to speakWhen I tell them I am not selling anything - they don’t care.

I asked a lender to run an estimate for me and I was shocked at the amount of fees that I need to pay.

Those investors who want the LLC but won't pay for it (ie move Title back and forth and get commrecial fiancing) APPEAR to be messing with their corporate veil anyway.Its up to you, but you should do it correctly.Oh, other issues with moving TItle back and forth include invalidating your Title Insurance policy and decreasing the validity of the Chain of Title by using quit claim deeds.The protective benefits of the LLC are commonly touted. 

It's amazing how many people are willing to pay that premium to have the flexibility.

Multifamily homes offer the possibility of the tenant paying part of your mortgage. 

At this point I just need the repairs done.Of course they can foreclosure without clearing the first mortgage because the auction will pay the mortgage and whatever is left is dead money as the lien is done with at that point even if the amount from the auction isn't enough to pay off the mortgage.

My company is a great paying and flexible company that is allowing my fiance to move to the Austin area when we want to in 2025.

As the new owner, showing them that you care about both the property and their experience as residents while they're living there, and building a solid rapport with them on the front end, it will pay so many dividends as you move forward.Hope this info helps a bit, and best of luck with the new property/tenants!