I think we could save on some of the learning aspects of fixing up a kitchen to improve the rents and see if that’s something we would be interested in doing ourselves or just hiring a contractor.

Wait, improve your credit, and then buy with a conventional mortgage.

For me, I need to write off each year and it improves the properties for more appreciation. i also will not need to worry about tenants doing their own "electrical work"

You will pay more for a new deal when prices are so high but if you transition to a different market that is improving then you would hopefully get into a better deal. 

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So yes, I’d absolutely love to be in my own back yard, but until then, I will do my best to bring improvements and new life to other areas that are good, but just need a little help to be great

Be sure to screen properly and use this as a lesson to improve your systems.

I’m into it for $30k after improvements .

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