As a person who is new to Real Estate and Real Estate investing, is it best to save up cash or do a cash out refi on your personal home to purchase a 2nd home (1st rental)?  

Hello fellow homebuyers,I recently made an offer on a house with an inspection contingency covering the roof, foundation, electrical, plumbing, backyard fencing, and pest infestation.

Based on the age, limit, etc

It is usually best to connect with a lawyer to make sure you do it right, but it is achieveable on your own.

They are very big on east coast but started to expand into the west coast.

I know there are others from Calgary and Edmonton on BP.

We have stared the project about a month ago, completely new interior including adding new HVAC all new electrical, flooring, cabinets, tops and so on along with new driveway exterior paint and some siding.My contractor is also an investor, so we were lucky there, good insight to share and also, he has lots of leads for renters.But he is NOT a good photographer LOL. here are some progress pictures .Also, I will like to share that we are closing on one more single-family property early next week and we have a duplex under contract._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________10/12/2024.

My tax person says I can deduct a % of the repairs I've done based on the SQ Footage of the basement unit.

Here, investors seek mansions on large, exclusive properties with direct access to private beaches.

I have no issues with the tenant, the caretaker pays the rent on time.