We are entirely new to the process so we're leaning towards going with a GC to make things easy, but been reading too many horror stories, waitlists, delays etc.Some planned reno includes: kitchen and bathrooms, wall tiling, fencing, exterior & interior painting, window treatments.Thank you!

Would I be able to have a friend offer cash on the same property, then essentially wholesale the property to me (he makes a profit selling to me and I still get the deal, win win)?

Currently appraised at 325 to 335k due to latest comps this year. 39k in Rehab for two new bathrooms/Deck/Floors/Paint/New Water Heater/Open Concept wall removal etcLooking to rent out for 1550/month. (~1101 mortgage/124 property management/191 taxes/2mil insurance coverage).

We tore all the plaster walls out for the complete rewire. 1600 square feet was completely rehabbed along with a full basement that had a full bathroom.

There is no water, kitchen, or bathroom in the garage room.

Essentially, you can request the one-time reinstatement which will allow you to use your VA home loan again, despite having used up your existing entitlement.

It essentially says all individuals are 100% responsible for all terms and conditions of the lease.

Luckily i also learned that you essentially get one freebee as a non-primary residence home owner to pull that permit…every 2 years.

Doing small things right now and eventually want to do some value add projects to add forced appreciation (e.g. update the bathroom, add a deck) Lessons learned?

Books and podcasts certainly help, but personally some of the most essential principles and actionable steps I've learned have been gathered from REI meet-ups.