Out here homes also need water heater straps and carbon monoxide detectors to appraise.Would the family member be willing be the bank with seller financing for you until you make it nice and refi? 

Food...A quick serve is my number one recommendation I’d say a taco place but your in the Midwest so I don’t know how you guys roll with that..Let’s see, in Vegas we got a lot of lil casino parlors and laundry mats.

I buy them a garbage can, entry mat and floor swiffer....and there is always an extra roll of TP too...

If you're cash strapped consider a cash out refi.

So strap in, grab some popcorn and come with me for the ride.

There are a lot of agents who are strapped for time and have not yet made the step to hire an assistant.

Hey Steven,  It would be extremely difficult (and imo) unwise, to rely on an opinion of reno cost without knowing EXACTLY what the house needs (inside and out) sq footage, mats, everything bidded out. 

She was interested in it herself, but strapped for cash because she was under contract on another property.

3 unrelated young adults, only a few years out of college.One couple and their friend.This is a 2 bedroom house.Combined incomes are fine, but remove one from the total and they will be strapped for cash.So I request cosigners.

Remember, financing options are available for strapped wallets you just have to be creative and discuss you goals with local banks (or other investors as you are on here).Good luck on your adventure from a local hopeful investor and fellow engineer.