My expertise is in the fix and flip space and now, I'm heavy into ground-up, new construction of DUPLEXES and Build 2 Rent (B2R).

Because of your loan size, I would advise to buy the rate down using up to 2 points as those usually have the quickest ROI for the payment savings and you will not see rates drop low enough probably to do a refinance that makes since as it would take longer to recoup the cost of the refinance.HomeStyle Renovation loan does require all work be done by a GC so you cannot help with the repairs. 

It sounded DIY.Parents passing down real estate is a great idea, but you have to be sure you are all on the same page.

Just offer a great experience at a fair price and they will come.

Buy Buy Baby is closing all 10 of its stores by the end of 2024, marking the end of its brief brick-and-mortar revival.

My goal is to learn from experienced members, exchange insights, and build connections with like-minded individuals who are passionate about growing in the real estate market.

Also, expect deferred maintenance.Your #1 concern should be, can you fix the problems the seller has or will you eventually have to dump the property also?

The MTR agencies offer furnishings and decoration of the property. 

Reaching out to all you note/CFD veterans again.It's my understanding that in certain states, for delinquent/non-performing CFD's, you must go through a standard foreclosure process (once all other methods like forbearance and modification have been exhausted).

New London, CT is by no means a huge city and I am very hesitant to even consider buying real estate around here but the one thing that really keeps me coming back to it is my employer.