Quote from @Jonathan Klemm: Sounds like you are no doubt heading in the right direction @Jason B.!  

That’s because the longer someone has lived in their house, the more that home’s value has grown, which directly increases equity.And if you’re one of those people who’s been in their home for 10 years or more, know this – according to NAR:“Over the past decade, the typical homeowner has accumulated $201,600 in wealth solely from price appreciation.”The Benefits of Having Home EquityWhat does that mean for you?

The owners at the time were directed to our Real Estate agent and she showed us the property as it was a good investment opportunity.How did you finance this deal?

Hey @Chris Garnes, we can certainly provide several solutions for you.

Happy to help point you in the right direction or introduce you to some great independent agents that work with us in Maryland.

I'll message you directly if that's okay! 

Directly after signing up I called them to make certain I had not signed up for any "subscriptions" or "programs" and was assured I was not.

I've been allocating based on sf used all direct and indirect costs. 

It’s a great reminder to trust your own due diligence and not let others make critical decisions for you, like hiring a property manager.For future investments, building a trusted team and maintaining direct oversight is key, even with remote deals.

.- Large remodels or construction projects (Live in Flip) can be self-managed, worked on directly, and the value add, after 2 years, is largely tax free up to certain limits. - Many areas around the country allow for ADU Construction - house-hackers enjoy similar benefits to remodeling projects by being naturally on-site for ADU construction.