They try to game-plan as many scenarios as possible.

Well at the time I was a single guy/military.

On the plus side of where we are; rents have really shot up, we have far better RE investing tools, as well as better software and knowledge.

And after rehab value will be at least $280k, and up, depending on options/features I plan to add (i.e., off-street parking, on-site laundry, garage, etc).The ultimate plan is to BRRRR, and I'm able to secure verbal agreement from a couple of relatives and friends for financing.

I do plan on house hacking in the Hartford area.

This is basically how bored tax geeks entertain themselves, nothing mean or personal.This picture illustrates our mini-debate regarding IRS publications quite well.

I grew up on the east side of the town with a well versed knowledge of the neighborhood.

Do you invest in Ohio as well?

But  They are also taking the full cleaning fee as well separately …is this normal practice?

Have run into those unique seller carrybacks before as well, generally not something lenders like but may be possible with the right setup.