I haven't, thanks so much for the suggestion Ryan!

Thinking about your target spend (purchase + rehab) can help me narrow down potential markets to suggest.

I’m just suggesting getting tax advice from randoms on BP presents potential issues. 

Cost overruns are very typical with first-time flips, and I would strongly suggest any real estate investors, especially new ones, have access to additional funds if they find themselves going over their budget. 

I'm looking to convert my Brookland DC row house basement to a legal rental unit , I was wondering if anyone has done this, what was the cost?

You can also use a DSCR loan to buy more properties but I would suggest looking at a Blanket loan.

I suggest you first understand what you can afford and what market you want to buy in to see if condos are a better option.

I was just wondering if he had an appreciation source/comparison chart the way he did with tax and insurance, is all. 

I suggested, he reach out to Floridacentral Credit Union that his mother has used for years and apply for a refi loan.

Some people also suggest forming LLCs to contain liability in certain circumstances.