to buy the property and finish devolping it, would be around 2.5 tops...that is the purchase of the land and all improvements.

Once I got the sugars out the way, fat burning became a lot more efficient.

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You have access to great info, but you also need to learn a great deal about repair and improvement costs, methods, and materials, and the vendors that provide them.

Energy Efficient Mortgage Program.

I put the fee for this on the HUD1, so there is no charge to the end buyer.The problem is that it is more efficient, and gets better discounts from the lender if the cash funds are paid first, then sold to the end buyer.

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Typically what you will find is that they will allow cash out only to 65-75% of your purchase price which leaves a significant portion of your cash and improvements tied up.Better NOT to buy with cash but always make sure there is a note/deed of trust or mortgage filed at closing on the purchase so you are alwys paying off underlying debt.

I guess the only reason could be if I invest into property improvements that benefit the tenant - i.e. energy efficiency in appliances, windows, etc.....

This wasn't due to my exceptional landlording or marketing skills, but simply due to the weather finally improving.