The one caveat is if you have boat loads of cash and can get a higher return than 10% in the market, then it would make sense to self fund your rehabs.

Cash flow is great but, having a long term asset that is well cared for with QUALITY work done on CapEx and maintenance when the need arises is the real key to success.Even if you cash flow well for 5 years if you go to sell and the PM company was using hacks to do renovation work and maintenance work you are goi g to give it all back during the sale.Qualify, honest, professionals are worth their weight in gold on this business.

The washer has some mold spots since it has been standing there unused for a couple of months, i was prepared to clean it but i was screamed at and the female requests me to remove the washer (front load) from the house completely.

I'm all for doing things on your own, but when it comes to an issue such as yours, paying a professional is going to be worth it's weight in gold.

I am struggling to weigh the costs of UFMIP (1.75%) and a 1.85% Lender "load discount fee" when considering a 3.5% DP FHA loan vs. going with a smaller conventional loan for a more than likely smaller property.

If I had a larger equity position the mortgage which secures the property would hold more weight imo, but with only 10% down it doesn’t 

The outside siding is brick.It looks like the entire frame needs to be ripped out and replaced but because these are two large sections of exterior load bearing walls and the brick blocks access from the outside I think it will have to be replaced from the inside if that's possible.Does anyone have experience with termite/water damage like this that could help point me in a good direction?

So my question is: in applying for mortgage, do month-to-month leases carry lesser weight than say 6-month leases on your non-subject properties?

Even if you're not involved with load bearing walls, you still need to do this up-to-code...which means a  grounded receptacle is required every 12 ft, with grounded switches.

Two loads to the dumps, ( no big deal).