Hi, I live in a close-in Seattle neighborhood: Ballard 98107 in a two bedroom home that Zillow values between 8-something K to 9K. I've always been told you must sell in the spring. I suppose that means April May June...

I’m looking to house hack my first property and walked through a couple of properties that have a fair amount of square footage but only 3 bedrooms.

@Heather Schneider my thought is that you will be disappointed.

My tenant of 1 year just moved out recently (work transfer), but during the move-out inspection we found that one of the 10X10 bedroom has all four side of the wall covered in screw holes from the time they used it as a computer room (I believe the holes were from the sound deadening foam that they used to attach to the wall) So I was wondering what would seem to be a fairly reasonable cost to be deducted from their Security Deposit for the excessive holes and needing to repaint.

If yes please let me know more about it.I am asking this question as I am interested in buying and managing a Multi-Family or Apartment or commercial building in North Carolina ( Charlotte or Raleigh).Thanks/Regards,Ram Many Canadians visit my area in the winter and own properties here.

Quote from @Daniel Loane: Hi everyone,I purchased my first rental property in June 2023, and it took until December to prepare it for tenants.

I could rattle off 10 off top my head but know there are more.

My question is how many times can you refinance.

Additionally, I'm all ears on any advice for someone in my stage. 

@Nicholas L. thanks for the tip, that's a good idea.