The homebuilder could have figured it out how to maintain overall grading/drainage of the site, but it was more so needed to satisfy the City.  

I would like to do a combination of both flips and rentals depending on what makes the most sense for the property location and needs.

I’ve bought 5 houses from doing those loans too.

@Jamaal Smith I would find out how much it costs to hire someone and do that.

It's only a short plane ride away and continues to appreciate in value, giving investors strong returns.  

It felt like a no-brainer for the value of the land, but being able to utilize a traditional mortgage because there was a clean yet simple 3 bed 2 bath house on the lot made the deal even sweeter!

If I don't make the repairs to the MH I won't be able to rent it at all.

., that are familiar with Houston and it's surrounding areas. 

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If you pay down early do it on higher interest rate and smaller balance.  2.