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We plan to fix up units (some are fairly dated), raise rents as tenants move out and then refinance once our seasoning period is over.

So one good strategy would be to get that contract now for the portfolio but negotiate some wiggle room in closing dates so you can list and sell your old property before having to take title to the portfolio.It's possible for that portfolio to be considered one purchase as long as it is from one seller on one contract with one closing. 

I plan to line up this closing date just after my 2yr mark in the property.

May be a silly question but when you order an inspection should you be checking workers comp is up to date in the same way we check it for normal contractor work?

@Javier RíosPlease don’t use something from the internet / get a lawyer to write it up

The rules often involve sending a physical letter.Question:Does anyone know how to auto-send a template letter when a certain date has passed?

Companies that have property management, construction, and investor focused agents will go look at all kinds of properties because they can get the commission, property management business, and construction/Rehab business.Random agents on the internet usually don’t have specify investors knowledge, and very few have the back end operation set up to do it all.

I will document the date the condo is converted from rental to owner occupied for tax filing purposes.  

Very old bldng and dated.