Even if you think it is worth another $xxx -- if no one rents units in that neighborhood for that additional price, it is going to take you much longer to fill your vacancy so it could mean another 3 months empty with no income.

You'll like also need reserves of at least 6-12 months worth of PITI (principal, interest, taxes and insurance.) 5+ units can require more down, but 25%-35% is common.

Mine are typically single family where the appraiser will focus on comparable sales.

You can't fit them thru a typical 24" bathroom door on a remodel.You can still do the acrylic surround, you just use the one where the tub and surround come separately.

Bank said the land was only worth 200k and that’s all they would loan.

Where there is a potential for irreparable harm, such as when a non-compete agreement has been broken or trade secrets have been misappropriated, Texas courts are typically ready to issue injunctive relief.

It’s a bit of a learning curve, but can be worth it for the potential benefits.As always, chat with a tax professional to make sure you’re on the right track and taking full advantage of the benefits.

While I've typically focused on single-family homes, my journey into real estate began with buying my first house using a VA loan and house hacking it, then acquiring additional properties from there.

Note, you don't "Take over" the mortgage typically, you just pay as the successor once you legitimately establish yourself as the successor (Will, Trust, Court Order).

I just completed a rehab that comps show a half bathroom is worth ~$50k.