Go through your budget and see where you are spending money-is there anything you can cut (eg vacation, meals out-I have no idea).

You may want to wait a little bit more until we see a significant cut in rates. 

Good Morning Everyone,I use to be a pro member but have cut back on my finance to put towards my first investment.

Do you all typically cut a cashier's check for security deposits and send through certified mail?

I won't buy a property, that I can't simply cut a check for.

Given your situation, it sounds like you’re facing a classic investor dilemma: do you throw more money at repairs to sell at a higher price, or do you cut your losses and drop the listing price?

I think that your assessment is very helpful and it is true that I am trying to offset costs and cut my commute.I have also had reservations about a flip/brrr because of the difficulty of finding a builder for my team.  

Hired someone to cut the opening below that window and installed the new AC through the wall.

Any day now my cut is coming and I can retire. 

I agree 100% do not cut utilities.