Simple question.3 options.1.Keep Garage2.Renovate garage into a small "man cave"3.Take garage down and lay fresh grass for backyard.

I have to say the curriculum was very comprehensive, they covered everything from sandwich lease options to sub2.

If you're well qualified conventional financing is also an option with 5%+ down.

You may have the 3 day option period there if that hasn't passed yet.My second thought is, in consultation with your agent, if you are willing to give up the earnest money, offer the inspection report, your bank appraisal, and be willing to release your earnest money. 

BRRRR definitley helps, you'll need that equity so you have options. 

I can definitely tell you there's still a lot of positive cash flowing and 1% rule deals and you get amazing appreciation.

., credit cards, installment loans, mortgages) can positively impact your score.

If you were in Seattle you could not end this lease or month/month, no options at all, and you would be stuck with this person until they are carried out.

This strengthens my cash flow position and I will reinvest the balloon funds.

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