I think the major remodel was in 2004, and the kitchen was completely redone with quartz counters in 2018 (and the carpets replaced then, too), but the ceiling hadn't been *fully* repainted since it was built 23 years ago, and I don't think the bathroom vanity lights or the exhaust vents, etc., had been dusted since then.

A four-bedroom home in Thornton, Colorado is worth about $2500 a month in the traditional method of renting it out, typically to a small family.

Generally, more traditional fees would be in the $400-$500 range, however appraisers will choose the one that is easiest for them to complete AND will pay them the most.

I'm anticipating 6k in repairs.My first thought was to do a traditional cash out refi, but I want to avoid the seasoning period and the headache of finding a bank willing to do a cash out refi on an investment property, particularly at such a low value.I'm considering an intrafamily loan of 65k thats properly attached to the deed.

Not the traditional BRRR, but way more passive, and still great returns. 

Appraisal fees do seem to be getting higher.Looks like you have offered to pay much of the closing costs, including some that has traditionally been paid for by the seller, so as HOA transfer fees, survey, and title insurance. 

Traditional financing, 5% down How did you add value to the deal?

I'd never thought about arbitrage in that light, thanks!

Let's examine traditional, conventional financing (Fannie/Freddie) vs.

I've been listening to BP since buying my first rental while in college (2018) and since then I've managed to leave traditional employment and build a land/development business on the active side while also buying a portfolio of residential rentals on the passive side giving me complete freedom over my time.