The kitchen and bathrooms have black leathered granite countertops.

The kitchen and bathrooms have black leathered granite countertops.

If you're open to it - scoop up a discounted place that needs some work and has room to add an ADU or 2.2.

Even if you don't 'need' to leverage, each deal should be evaluated case by case.I will still utilize debt when cash doesn't help get a discount or help acquire a new property that doesn't check all the lending boxes.

Particularly when it comes to bathroom and kitchen renovations.

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What had been removed was the range, the living room ceiling light, the bathroom sink and faucet, all the light bulbs out of the ceiling fan, etc etc.

Better yet, ask them if they'll let you share a little on their discount. 

Finished a bathroom and put up some shelves.

The house is currently lived in, but would need extensive rehab - new kitchen and bathrooms, new exterior siding, refinish floors, landscaping.