The net result is basically the same, but it keeps the two properties separate from a lenders perspective.Any low down payment money, particularly on an investment property, is going to come from a private money lender.  

The only people who succeed at birddogging are the ones who learn everything they can and know it's going to be a low-paid slog so they do the work hard and one day it changes because you have earned more.

Look for properties with low taxes, separate utilities, strong demand, and potential for rent increases.

But we moved out the low rent tenants and after the rehab we filled all units with market rent tenants.

So unless im prepared to lawyer up 3k just to try and get some of it back the answer "just walk away from your deposits, im trustworthy" doesnt work for me.I have prepaid for work from big names, Lowes installs etc.

I would look at people that are handyman over anything else, contractors will be used to getting more money and the amount you would pay them would either be too low, or the they would not conform to your work/company.

Even if you had to exceed that, as single you could convert an additional $485,050 above the $63,350 (or $503,350 if married) and you’d only be taxed at the 15% LTCG tax rate (not counting any state if applicable).Each year I’d get my taxable income as low as possible to give myself as much ‘room’ as possible in the 0% tax bracket and convert the max amount possible.

Although the market is a low cash flow market due to its very low risk being so close to Washington D.C., long-term holders who participate in the upcoming rent increases and leveraged home price appreciation will see a strong opportunity to create Alpha in the market.Deep Dive into the Developments.As you will see, there are many different amazing sub-markets in Alexandria to invest in right now.

In multifamily here in Reno, NV (just over the hill), we have seen some great deals with higher cap rates for buyers, but also very low cap rates on some renovated, turn key inventory. 

This would also allow me to keep my primary at a low rate loan.