This was apparently possible without going through escrow, but could also be done by putting money into escrow and then paying the contractors out of that.(4) do a Fannie/Freddy delayed financing deal, including the purchase + remodel because they are now included.Sounds like the ultimate sweet deal to me since Fannie/Freddy takes the lesser of LTV and the settlement statement, as long as the ARV is pretty good.

(I don't include my commission as part of the Cash on Cash returns, but I did make income off of this sale which was a pretty sweet perk).

Why does someone pay $50 for a bottle of wine when you get any bottle of wine for $3?

Con's - (1) Your obviously starting out WAY underwater, (2) the house is not the sweet spot for renting given its size and price range, (3) uncertainty about rent and homes value given the circumstances.I would appreciate any expert advice.

We mostly learned the value of real estate and how even without the massive appreciation, it still would have been a sweet buy and hold for a long time.

I met an engaged couple today in their mid twenties, I got a good feeling about them, very well spoken and sweet, familiar with the area. 

It just take a bit of time to find that sweet spot for your listing.

If you’re looking for that sweet sweet cheap 30 year fixed $, those are retail products for vanilla borrowers. 

3% and a bonus of good wine/champagne works. 

But you could have really picked up some sweet deals there a few years ago.Personally, my husband and I have been buying multifamily properties in other states (AZ and CO), for 2 reasons: better cash flow, and more landlord-friendly laws.