Look at reviews and years in the business.Regarding paid inspections ....Not quite sure.

However, now that we’re heading into fall, we can see that 2024’s summer selling season was slower than 2023, with closed sales in Austin down around 16% compared to last year.

If you plan on purchasing the following year, show your tax returns to your lender before filling.Your statement brought up another great point- properly documenting improvements separate from repairs and maintenance. 

Old Portland duplex with single water line.

I got into real estate investing 5 years ago and have built a portfolio of rental properties in the area.

Purchase price: $1,150,000 Cash invested: $300,000 Sale price: $1,628,000 Built in 1890, this Old Victorian was converted into a duplex in the 70's by a talented architect who made some unique and extraordinary custom design choices (read vaulted skylights) that made this property truly one of a kind.

I let him stay , Sounds a bit crazy , but he was there for 4 more years before he died .

I've been using Avail for the past four years and I really like it.

You can usually also benefit more by simply using the seller or builder credit to do a simple "Rate buydown".The first rate on the buydown is a "teaser" rate that only last for a short time 1 year for example but a true rate buy down is for the entire term. 

Very old building as well , my client was very strict with how much money he wanted to invest in the building.