Would like some advice on this deal - thank you in advance SFH under contract for $106k (current owners purchased a year ago for $59k and did lipstick on a pig) - neighbourhood nice b /class neighbourhood - no crimeInspection brought up a few things Asbestos tiles in the basement, im told they are fine but I would prob want to epoxy over them to be safe though not needed I just dont want to have anyone at risk ($1500)Roof will need to be replaced in the next 1-2 years ($8-9kish)Garage door needs to be replaced ($700)Stairs and driveway need to be addressed ($2k)Had drain scoped needs to be cleaned out ($500)AC is working but on the way out ($2k)a few windows needs to be replaced and smaller stuff etc - looking around 15-20k out of pocket to get home up and running Now all done up this home will appraise for $120-125k and rent for 1400 a monthhowever and I understand the sellers want to make some money (home was sitting on the market for awhile) but this is a pretty big list of big expenses and while I dont mind taking them on to be all in with zero meat on the bone from an equity standpoint seems not ideal as I will be locking around 40-45k up in the property.Insight appreciated - thank you for getting this far

Would like some advice on this deal - thank you in advance SFH under contract for $106k (current owners purchased a year ago for $59k and did lipstick on a pig) - neighbourhood nice b /C class neighbourhood - little crimeInspection brought up a few things Asbestos tiles in the basement, im told they are fine but I would prob want to epoxy over them to be safe though not needed supposedly I just dont want to have anyone at risk ($1500)Roof will need to be replaced in the next year ($8-9kish) and chimney needs workGarage door needs to be replaced (has a hole in it) ($700)Stairs and driveway need to be addressed - very bad trip hazard, driveway needs serious work ($2k)Had drain scoped needs to be cleaned out ($500) but otherwise goodAC is working but on the way out in the next yeara few windows needs to be replaced and smaller stuff etc - looking around 15-20k out of pocket to get home up and running Now all done up this home will appraise for $120-125k and rent for 1400 a monthhowever and I understand the sellers want to make some money (home was sitting on the market for awhile) but this is a pretty big list of big expenses and while I dont mind taking them on to be all in with zero meat on the bone from an equity standpoint seems not ideal as I will be locking around 40-45k up in the property (from DP and fixing cost) and homes in this area appreciate around $1k a year - so not much appreciation potential Insight appreciated - thank you for getting this far

Also, you can bet I have absolutely jotted down those resources in my collection, thank you! 

Reading this though, you will be living in the same house so my thought is are you anticipating unruly roommates which you could screen against, or are you playing it safe by anticipating what could happen? 

Everyone starts with no experience of course and those that have completed deals are a much safer bet than those working on their first. 

And you could refinance into conventional, to free up your VA entitlement... great, so you're "free" to pay another VA funding fee.For your scenario, I'm guessing the best bet would be to leave your VA loan in place, get a HELOC, and boom now you have 20% down, and can once again buy with no PMI, except this time you also will not have that VA funding fee.

Thank you for your insights, the reason I was considering something I had never heard of was because I heard on another podcast a group was also working help tenants save money (like actual savings accounts) to help the tenants build stronger futures.I love the idea of helping people and of course providing a safe environment to live in is doing that. 

Hello to the BP lender community,I hope all is going well and everyone is staying safe and healthy!

I own in South Charlotte and Pineville...I really like MOST parts of Pineville because great schools (loved by longterm renters) and safe / quiet area.

make sure you have a fail safe or the ability to continue to make the mortgage payment if you have (no renter) for any period of time.