Also, @Paul Sandhu & @Lucas Carl, are you guys one-man-shops or do you have a full team?

I opened this thinking $8k for paint was crazy, but that sounds like a huge job.My rule of thumb is to get at least 3 quotes for everything (at least the first time) and let everyone know I'm shopping them around.

So, we've only discussed selling to investors but I can see it's uses for a hardware store or large automotive shop for sure.

Then I quickly learned why realtors want you to have a letter of approval before you go “shopping”.

I'd probably shop around for a different lender since the lender has already told you they want things fixed before they give you money and it is an "as is" sale.

I do appreciate sound and sage advice, and hope to learn from the great people on this platform.I just got pre-approved for a 4 unit place in the 520k range (with a partner and 20%) in the Austin area but I am looking for the best bag for the buck and even considering places in South Texas where I grew up.

We've provided bags (3mil contractor type plastic bags), boxes, tape, and a marking pen before.

They do all th eleg work in shopping for your financing and are paid by th emortggae companies.

For instance, my dad rented space to a barber shop, and over the span of 25 years, to a succession of barbers.

I came across an awesome-looking fixer upper in a very solid neighborhood right off the train and near a bunch of shopping, etc.