The problem with a refi appraisal is there is no purchase price the appraiser can target, so they will always be more conservative and aim low.Bottom line: I would absolutely invest in a mini-split systems.

Purchase price: $295,000 Cash invested: $10,000 Sale price: $400,000 Contributors: Peter Vekselman Partner Driven, in collaboration with Harvey Boyd, successfully completed a fix-and-flip on Crossfire Dr, Covington, GA 30014.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) gave conditional approval on Friday for a pilot program allowing Freddie Mac to purchase SFR closed end second mortgages. 

Then over next 2 years you pay down the remaining 70% of the purchase price?  

Here are some additional activities that count, toward real estate professional and material participation hours.Research market for real estate transaction opportunities; current office market rates; terms of financingMaking offer contracts for properties that you end up buyingNegotiation for acquisition of rental properties that you end up purchasing; including directing due diligence and managing financial projections/business plansObtaining financing for properties that you purchaseProperty inspectionsAdvertisingMeeting with Prospective Tenants/showing properties to prospective tenantsNegotiate, obtain, & review proposals and contracts with vendors (insurance, utilities, etc) for property servicesReview and Negotiate The Terms of Sale AgreementsStaging and Decorating3rd party contractor, vendor, or service provider supervision

I am new to South Carolina and am purchasing a property down in Aiken.

Start with learning how to run comps, how to estimate repairs, how to find deals, how to negotiate with sellers, reading and understanding a purchase agreement, finding an investor friendly title company, having an attorney create an assignment agreement for you, contacting investors to put on your buyers list etc.

Purchase price: $352,000 Cash invested: $70,000 This is my second ever new construction development!

I would want that question answered before purchasing anything. 

Our strategy is to purchase a multi-family unit that would allow us to occupy one unit and rent out the remaining units on a long term basis.