I'm reminded from non-RE friends about how I take risks with real estate and I should be try to be mortgage free but when I look at my stocks, I have no control over the value other than to buy or sell. 

My question is how would my initial capital be valued here?

How did you add value to the deal?

Looking to build a network of connection not only to increase my net worth but to add value to this community as well.

I live in Southwestern Connecticut, and am looking for places that are not only ideal for escaping the winter months but also have strong potential for rental income/future resale value of the property.

(I update all my rental property values annually). 

While we made sure that there was no structural damage in the property with a very in depth inspection; there was a lot of cosmetic issues with the properties curb appeal that was greatly dragging down the properties value.

@Ryan Williams Nice job, Littleton is a fantastic area for house hacking, just takes the right investor to see the potential, and I know that duplex, and there is plenty of value add for your client.

Then you need a no BS estimate of what the properties after repair value will be.

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