Also, can have your lawn guys cut the grass next door, few object to a free grass cut : ) 

At this time, I got a better rate on the cash out and a lower payment given the 30 yr repayment so my payment on the “old” primary is actually four digits lower than it was with the smaller loan balance and HELOC (my HELOC had a fixed rate lock option where I was repaying on a five year amortization).

@Brett SmithIf you decide to use leverage in an IRA to buy real estate, here is a list of lender who offer non-recourse loans to IRAs/401Ks:https://www.biggerpockets.com/...I personally found private lending a good option to put your retirement funds to work without triggering any taxes, its low risk and nice double digit returns. 

Question for the community, I’ve heard of people objecting to investing in old historical buildings because of city guidelines regarding rehab methods, but I also see old building in cities all over the country being renovated, so can any one give insight on whether it’s a good or bad investment?

Everything is scanned and organized digitally. 

I went into pretty painful detail into the different pockets in a recent post: https://www.biggerpockets.com/topics/956700I share a pretty similar sentiment to the gentlemen above that there are other price ranges that may be more suited for a BRRR but the reality is that you can BRRR everywhere it’s just a matter of if you’re main objective is to have a full cash out refi, if it is to focus on the cashflow, the appreciation, or if you’re looking for a specific niche in tenants.

Key word is off market-anything on MLS you are competing with everyone and their brother in law who are willing to take single digit return. 

What questions qualify a motivated seller of a distressed property and what are the most common concerns and objections?

While sitting  on the sidelines as prices increased by double digit percentages this year, I decided to get my (financial) house in order, so when an opportunity came my way I was ready.

That said, there are other ways you can strengthen your offer such as putting a dollar threshold on any potential inspection objection, offering an appraisal gap, escalation clauses, etc.