I'd be happy to sit down and talk wit you Peter. 

Happy to share thoughts or compare notes, though phone's easiest these days - PM me your number and I'll text you. 

I've been a contractor for a long time,& have worked solely for Realtors, doing home inspector punch lists Hopefully I can answer any/most questions you might have from, how to, to average cost.

I'm happy to help you....just PM me.  

There are ways around it and you can have the borrower sign a letter to forefeit his homestead privileges (giving them a few $$ would make them happy).

Just got a text from my realtor: "Oct 3rd..both leaving".I'm happy with that.  

I would recommend that you sell the property for as high you can as long as the market will pay, while at the same time leaving just enough margin for the end buyer to make a the deal profitable for themselves and be happy at the end of the day.I see many newer investors leaving money on the table because they think small and sell the properties by asking themselves " how much would I be content making on this deal?"

A happy neighbor can be your best ally while you are upgrading a home. 

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