The main issue with rental basement is water if it has water issue usually it is a simple fix .Clean gutters ,discharge gutter  water away 10" away from foundation, make sure you foundation soil is slopped away from it .If you need to buy soil get a clay mix .Cut back any tree too close to the foundation look at the drip line that's how far the limbs are out from the tree .If all that is done still has water buy a sump pump  carry the water to day light away from foundation 10" to 15" .

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It depends on the month for myself. 

Alternatively, does anyone know of a loan originator who can help me create my own friendly line of credit from one of my LLCs and record the liens?

Even with an all cash purchase, one would be lucky to get a meager 5% on your cash.

For design, it really depends on your preference? 

Here's whats on my mind.

I am new to real estate investing and am on the verge of getting my 1st property underway; it's so close I can taste it! 

The timeline on that appeared to be potentially lengthy and costly. 

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