He gave the same value to my property as one that was half the size, used comps over a mile away, and used low rental comps from a far distance despite me owning a fully-rented property one street over that wasn't used in his analysis.I have such a strong dislike for appraisers these days, I've considered going full 'Dexter' and ridding the world of them one at a time lol.In all seriousness though, adding the rehab credit to the settlement statement is something I'll try out on my next property.

I won’t be able to start investing for another year and a half or so.I’ll definitely keep you in mind.

I feel I could have gotten jobs in bigger cities, but I couldn't and still can't drive an hour and a half just to do these jobs.

Hello everyone,There is a property that I am interested in: 2 BD, 4 BA (2 Full & 2 Half) , 2500 sqft listed at $370kThis house has an additional Game / Office Room 14x16 sqft.Based on comps in the area, a 3 BD & 4 BA is selling $425k-450k.

I blew past this one by a mile currently at  $4,900,000 range.What are my main challenges: The first contractor I had, who did great on half my portfolio went sour. 

Again, this is very different from 2007, when there was about half as much dry powder as today.3.

I have half of the cash but will need more.

We had a very successful first year last year, and already have half of the summer booked, so hoping they don't restrict any further! 

Me personally if I was you I'd say get a duplex, live in one side and rent out the other may be the easiest given your situation and you could possibly avoid the Property Manager.

In my Ogden Utah market, an extra half or full bath can swing a rent by $100-300/ month.