If you pull the permit, you will ultimately be responsible when they don't do the work to code.  

Ultimately the responsibility is solely on the seller so why trust a potential dirty agent (not saying all are like this) to handle it for me... 

Ultimately, the underlying asset has to be bought or sold to really establish its value.

Refinancing to pull cash for other investment.Property B:  SFR in NH (to be used as Short-term rental) being purchased cash with property refi from Property A).He wants to ultimately put both of these under one LLC with himself as manager and his son as an LLC member (with less ownership).1.

You can reduce that expense ratio by doing your own property management and your own maintenance, but ultimately your time is going to be worth something, and that should probably be taken into account.Also, a lot newer investors believe that their numbers won't be anywhere close to 50% because their units are in good shape and are many years from needing major work.

It's a good time to be investing.Be sure to check out the Ultimate Beginners Guide as well as my 10 Rules of Successful Real Estate Investing.Continues success!

Good luck with your research, and ultimately, with your investing.

Ultimately, my problem was roots, but it was extremely exacerbated by the"flushable" wipes.

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You will ultimately need to decide what works for you.