In my novice opinion, this is what needs to be done to the house:Mold inspection/eradication (water damage from leaking water heater in attic)HVAC neglect (possible mold)10 Fogged Windows (house has numerous large beautiful windows that have become opaque due to moisture)Pressure wash exteriorReplace Carpets (approximately 1500-2000 sq ft)Paint interior walls/sand and paint trimPlumbing hardware has all been removed/needs to be replacedPool filled with excessive amounts of leaves/debris (pump is running)Excessive amounts of trash throughout house yard and pool houseLive Oak growing onto roof (arborist needed)New Sod (currently all weeds)Pool Deck ResurfacingGarage Door Openers have been removedLarge golf ball sized chip on bottom of granite on islandresurface built-insExterminatorPatch holes/cracks in walls (about 10 fist sized holes)Many light fixtures missing (10 or so in closets and bathrooms)smoke alarms missingSo, part of me was disgusted and felt very guilty watching my buddy conduct a walk through via the internet.  

B+ area, built in 2006, parking, separate utilities, has good parking spots, real hardwood floors, wash/dryer exposed in kitchen, 2br/1.5ba units, good rental history, rent is $3200 gross, but ill live in 1 unit so the gross is $2400.$270K purchase priceFHA loan3.5% down ($9,450)P&I-$1321/mo ($260K financed)INS- $100/moTAXES- $137/mo (taxes are currently $274/mo b/c its in the investment class)PMI-$187/mo (would like to own for a year and try to refinance with another bank to get a conventianal if I can get a high enough appraisal to drop PMI or lessened)TOTAL PMT-$1745/moLIVING FOR FREE!!!

Tucson meetups come and go but often don't receive a lot of traction regarding regular attendees.

Fixing a leak or doing your regular day job is no different.

Why don't you think you can qualify for regular financing?

So they don't care if they pay a little extra for it as long as it's cheaper than buying a fully renovated house in the area.2) Other potential investors you are competing with especially some of the bigger ones I have sold to in the past have CASH and their own crews or ones that they use regularly and have a long standing relationship with and therefore can reno at a lower cost than the rest of us at fair market value.Sending your agent those figures is nice, but she doesn't care if you're going through listing agent.

This way the showing of the house appeared to seem more like a regular realtor listing.  

If you have someone that you work with on a regular basis they would help you without even having to go to the property.Best of Luck

Hi everyone,Can anyone recommend a proven and reputable real estate agent in Sacramento who works regularly with investors and understands investor needs?

Fully furnished, wash/dry connections in most units, new flooring, metal room, brick construction.