This major benefit was sold to investors on a forward-basis, which made raising capital easy.However, lawmakers passed the Tax Reform Act of 1986, which extended depreciation schedules and once again reduced a major source of equity for real estate projects.

In all these cases the reno financing normally has to be done by qualified/licensed contractor and funds released when the work is inspected.   

Zillow has released a list of predicted hot markets for 2024, which is a valuable starting point (https://www.zillow.com/research/2024-hottest-market-33566/). 

Since the property is vacant, the bank may hold off releasing funds until a certain stabilized level.

I want to extend the hml, interest only, and rent it out.

She wants to buy the house, asked if we could extend the lease to February for her to try and get approved for a loan.

Cut out stumpDriveway - I'd clean up the driveway- not sure if it needs only sweeping hard to tell with grass in the driveway-First appearances matter.Front porch and front porch covering- not sure what that is on top but power wash.Living room- Carpet or depending on what floors look like underneath- If wood I would leave wood depending on condition, if not wood carpet- Strip wall paper off walls and nuetral paint- Not sure about the panel.Kitchen- I'd concentrate most of my money here- Tile the floors or if nice wood in the living room then I'd just extend the wood floors into kitchen.

Apparently we both have our beds next to wall.Try finding a girl at a bar or club who's a real screamer and bring her home for an "extended" session.

(I can now add “roping and releasing a raccoon†to my list of skills)2.Just pay the $80 to have the fleas professionally exterminated.

Your insurance will not cover the property if the house is vacant for an extended period.