I have written before about the pitfalls of cost segregation, for example here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/831924-beware... and here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1075919-five-...While cost segregation is an excellent and powerful strategy when used correctly and under the right circumstances, it is certainly not some master key that unlocks all doors all the time.

Partner Driven financed the N Cox St deal using its own capital, covering the $162,500 purchase price and $30,000 in renovation costs.

It needs to be a certain speed, certain smoothness to your due diligence and underwriting procedure, you really shouldn’t get too much into the weeds, especially when calculating monthly costs.  

Many rehabs in my market do not use a GC and are owner builder permits   I just completed my most costly unit rehab.  

Unfortunately, the reality has been a cascade of disappointments, with the primary offender being the shockingly inadequate battery life.The promise of efficient power management proved hollow, as all 28 locks consistently suffered from rapid battery drain.

It opens up some doors and I think the cost with some online programs is not outrageous.

Yes, it will cost some money or equity but it is much easier to have someone guide you down a path then it is to go at it with a blind fold on.

We just put an offer in on a riverfront one bedroom cottage on a half acre property in Oregon that we expect to be accepted, here's how I plan on purchasing the property with less than the cost of an apartment rental deposit in SoCal:Purchase price is $330k as a FHA Primary Purchase with 3.5% down ($11,550) and a 2.5% ($8250) seller concession towards closing costs.

Of course ex wants the ZestimateAppraiser came by a year ago and didnt ask for any HOA financials (said none provided in report) and said any visible issues would only resort in a “cure cost” factored in the value.

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