I am leaning towards you keeping It what you'd make on the sale would be minimal at this time and if the roof is headed towards replacement you might be able to prolong it 3-5 years with a tune up vice a full replacement for like 2,000-3,000.

As they are month to month I figure I will give them at least a year and then raise the rent a little closer to market as I know they got raised substantially about 3 months prior to the property going on the market and my purchase of it.

The downside is that because they do free audits and reduced-cost work, they are often backed up on appointments 6-9 months out, especially when heading into the cold season as we are now.

Its hard to wrap my head around partnering but it will get easier i feel as the deals go smooth and the cash starts rolling in.Thanks again for the inspiration

**Tip: Make 2 offers; one being a full cash offer for a substantial discount that if you got it people would be lining up to supply you the cash, and a second with owner financing.

They add ANYONE and everyone on their list and instead of doing effort to AT LEAST not annoy the people on their list toooo much, by doing their homework and at least see what markets they are in they massfriggingaaadamnemail the ENTIRE gaaadamn list to EVERYONE regardless whether they are even in the market that damn house is located.I wish someone would invent "nailsthroughthephone" technology where the phone shoots red hot nails through their head every time they reached someone not interested in their BS!

Once you think you can retrofit a shower head, then the valves behind it are frozen.

House hacking is the best way to begin, and I wish I knew about that at 20 before I got married and had kids, it would have given me a huge head start.

I know this post is a little old...but just a little heads up - most of the good contractors are booked out atleast 2 weeks.If you can find a contractor who will work tomorrow...RUNbest of luck

@Paul Schmidt III Typically need to be a substantial sum to make it worth it.