Upgraded finishes, painted nicely.

So, a fancy pool with really nice hardscape might cost $40k to put in but only be worth $20k in added value to the property.

My accountant says I can't because I have a W2 job. 

Hey Shantau,This sounds like a nice project you are working on bringing to life.

Get a second job.

The difference is that your duplex, you can just hold for 30 years on that nice fixed rate mortgage if the market is soft next year.

Super nice, do a pretty good job with taxes, suck at communication.After I fired them, I asked for a digital copy of my records to give to my new CPA.

This could be a way she can give to other family, a non-profit, etc. once she passes away.The nice thing about owner-financing, is there is no set structure, so if she wants to take the 80K down, and give it to the estranged son, then that is up to her. 

A beautiful long term property with an increasing equity in a nice neighborhood with tons of rental potential and or good opportunity for selling due to aesthetics and location.

A beautiful long term property with an increasing equity in a nice neighborhood with tons of rental potential and or good opportunity for selling due to aesthetics and location.