They may want more just because they can and know that.There are a lot of other possibilities too. The

I like both too...the trouble is that it is hard to get both.

The added onsite porch roof & columns are in that price, too. The

When I run for President some day (so I can change the world), they can go through my business with a fine tooth comb.

I’d recommend checking out Frank Gallinelli’s books and resources on real estate finance (Frank is a very active member on BiggerPockets) and REFM.com (offers great educational resources on real estate finance too). The

A loan at 7% when inflation is 12% is pretty expensive, too. The

@Vinh HuynhSo you invested $125k to make negative cashflow at (what many would consider) the peak of a long-in-the-tooth bull housing market?  

call them and pick their brain until the tell you not too.   The

Because the tax assessment for two lots will be higher than one large lot, both will be marketable at a much higher value than one lot with excess land.Generally too, the owner must make the application or an interested party or representative of either (attorney) but you should be able to do this yourself.After the minor subdivision has been drawn, you can contract for that parcel as will be described, subject to approval.

Keep  buying low, with 25-30% down, leveraged debt to decrease the bottom line taxes too.  The