- Recommendations for maintenance/cleaning services?

I would agree to the testing, provided you hire the company and the tenant covers the cost.

I've been feeling like I'm missing some key part of creative financing because I keep getting stuck on the fact that no matter how I cut it, I'm still going to have the additional debt service of the HELOC, which makes it even harder to find properties that pencil.

Still, seller financing is usually faster and easier to get than a government-backed mortgage—if the seller is willing and able to provide it.And, while most owner financing requires some form of background or credit check, it can help otherwise unqualified borrowers achieve homeownership.

I'd also contact the sewer provider (unless it's a septic system) and find out if the sewer bills are current. 

So the price you paid + rehab spent, as long as it doesn't exceed 75% LTV.However, they don't service CA.

The IRS prefers that the rental is in service for > 1 year but 2 is the rule of thumb You can defer the capital gains and depreciation recapture on sale of your townhouse provided you meet the 1031 Exchange timeline and requirements...

They are my goto for info on new products and their service call data is invaluable.

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