First property if you have these concerns buy small and low

I decided to buy the house in my name to qualify for a homestead exemption.

The fact that you can buy into leads does not make you better with investors so that means it may or may not be worth it.

Just realize that if you buy real estate with a heloc, be careful as now you are basically leveraging existing assets for new assets and many times people get over levered and in trouble in those scenarios.

Buy supplies in bulk and keep them in a locked closet, garage, ect.

If I buy one of these deeds, am I able to immediately file for a quitclaim deed/ silent title?

. - The as-is value was $265,000, and I was able to get a short-term loan for $212,000 (0.80 * $265,000)- My down from hand was ($232,500 - $212,000) = $20,500- Including the closing costs, appraisal, inspection, and all other charges, my total BUY was $32,598Rehab:- It was a fixer upper.

Anyone buy with all cash?

For example, things like tools or building materials that I buy specifically for repairs on these units.

I'm in the Reno Tahoe, NV area and there are buy and hold opportunities, some flips, and luxury STRs.