With Amanda Frecks as a partner and a clear plan for strategic improvements, it was the perfect fit for a quick flip and profit.

You want to be able to demonstrate that your intent in purchasing, subdividing, and improving was to hold for investment use. 

They may argue they couldn't pay you because they just made a $10,000 improvement to the house. 

I was a SWO for 8 years, and the best thing I did to improve my financial life was real estate investing. 

I was overwhelmed with projects at the time but paid $35,000 and sold two years later without any improvements for $125,000. 

My suggestion to improve your cash flow is to find another bank/lender.

I would focus on improving your credit and obtaining a more stable income so that conventional financing is an option. 

Your equity can provide the funds to make those improvements happen, increasing your home’s value and making it more enjoyable to live in too.Getting a Business GoingIf you’ve been dreaming about starting your own business, your equity could be the kickstart you need.

By reimagining layouts, we improve functionality while enhancing the overall aesthetic.

If you’re looking at retrofitting to separate heating for each unit (like furnaces or mini-splits), you might be looking at a higher upfront cost, but it can shift utility expenses to tenants and improve your NOI.I’d factor in boiler age and efficiency when analyzing deals and if it’s near the end of its life, negotiate a price reduction or a credit.