“Fannie Mae’s new Refi Now option will help more homeowners refinance by removing some of those barriers, improving affordability and promoting sustainable ownership.”The programs aim to expand refi access by lowering costs and loosening some eligibility requirements.

Employers all over the country are desparate for employees- even restaurants are paying signing bonuses for wait staff.

And use that to improve your existing property.

@Mike Brown - Tenant improvements are negotiable and that is ironed out during lease negotiations.

Another option is look for capital improvements on your existing properties.

The city will always tell you what you can't do unofficially, it's when you get the attorneys involved they will tell you that yes you are grandfathered and you can make improvements within the original zoning. 

Also, do all the minor repairs with the major improvements to ensure all the expenses can be capitalized as repairs are not capitalizable if you do incur the repair expenses separately.

Purchase price: $1,300,000 Cash invested: $130K down + $140K in improvements Sale price: $2,000,000Here's a quick video overview of the experience we gained owning this building: What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

No, I won't be renting to them.In fact, I'll be using it as a training opportunity for my staff.

If you buy a rental for 100K, and do 25K in improvements your basis when you sell is roughly $125K.