it is my preferred method for renovation and retail selling.repair costs are always set at retail prices to make sure the buyer is safeguarded, and does not come back to say that the repair costs were 10k more than you said.

Usually at 25% of the appraised value set by the county.  6 months of rent pays for the house. 

@Daniel Hansen you are set up to succeed.

Ideally we would like something that accommodates us (two separate units within a structure- rather than one as it was set up) and, ideally, also gives rental income too from a rented part of what we invest into.

I'm working somewhat regularly in Atlanta, so we're planning to set up a house-hack there.

Or should I wait and have my own agent arrange to see the property (it's also a friend so they're going to help be an extra set of eyes on the investment also).

This reply made my day.Off the top of my head, I am assuming the two concerns/issues one would have would be the set-back requirements (Not a big deal) and parking space requirements (Could be a big deal depending on the lot size.

Do you have a set return for cash on cash?

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