Replaced cheap fencing with block wall and upgraded landscaping front and back adding additional patio areas and a gazebo to take advantage of nearby mountain views.

Replaced cheap fencing with block wall and upgraded landscaping front and back adding additional patio areas and a gazebo to take advantage of nearby mountain views.

HI Steven,1) Any 1-4 unit property2) Its basically just like any other FHA loan with a construction component designed to release money to your contractor to do work on your property whether it be a purchase or a refinance of an existing owner occupied home (key is owner occupied only not investment not second home)3) there are limits to how much construction or repairs you do generally the rehab cannot be more than 75% of the total cost of the project upfront or the after repair value (ARV) appraisal so basically no gigantic repair projects4) luxury upgrades will not be allowed and no detached ADU's or accessor dwelling units 5) qualification wise you qualify like any other FHA loan you'll want to review your income/assets/credit and figure out what your max purchasing power is so lets say its 500k and you find a 200k property then you know you can squeeze in 300k of repairs potentially.

So what should I upgrade first to boost my property value to refinance in 8 months?

However all expenses including upgrades, appliances and maintenance are covered by the tenants.

I'm looking for near full-service agents who can help find, upgrade and property manage a place.I came across Spartan Invest -- but who is is out there?

Hi fellow BPers, my wife and I are considering upgrading houses and keeping our 2/1 house as a rental property?

The reason I recommend getting this done sooner is that you might find the residents asking for small upgrades between now and then, carpet is showing wear, rooms need paint, appliances need replacement, etc. 

If so, is there a demand for high end, upgraded apartments or standard apartments are the usual?

You'll also have to upgrade the electrical service.