Doing this prevents you from taking a deal that won't profit for you. 

Sharon Anschultz find someone who is a member of AIR that's where all the serious CRE agents are and where their listings are posted.

CosmeticsLandscapingFlooringAppliancesReplace Air HandlerReplace Air ConditionerUpdate KitchenUpdate BathroomRepair PlumbingElectricalAdd Additional Square FootageAdd Extra BedroomAdd Extra BathroomTOTAL REHAB: $ 115,000INVESTMENT ANALYSIS : $ 312,000Purchase Price$ 9,360Closing Costs 1st (Est. 3%)$ 115,000Estimated Renovation Cost$ 436,360Total Acquisition Cost$ 580,000Projected ARV$ 8,700Closing Costs 2nd (Est. 1.5%)$ 23,200Less Commissions (Est. 4%)$ 31,900Holding Expenses (2nd Side)$ 468,260Total Expenses$ 111,740Net Profit24 %ROILet me know if I'm missing anything.

I am a veteran, retired from the Air Force Reserve.

Gas forced air for heat. 

I actually like radiator heat, but if I am installing central a/c I figured it would make sense to do a full heat/air combo since many people prefer that.  

What can i do to prevent mold from building up?

Find one that works for you to keep track of what youre spending every month - you'll cut way back on or prevent the spending creep as you become more conscious and aware of your spending. 

However, one thing I've learned is you can take some control of the maintenance issues in your property by scheduling and performing preventative maintenance.

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