Good contractors DO go to box stores, especially in CNY, Upstate, and the Adirondacks, where options and supply chains are less than metro areas.

They had hot water supplies running to toilets, leaking pex/copper connections, and flooding in the ceiling of the lower unit which all needed repair.

Looking for hot area that’s doesn’t get snow and a good supply and demand.

Is it’s better to invest and buy real estate in a buyers or sellers market? Or vice versa? Or both?

@Mark Fries is right, I got 1000 sq foot home AC for 3400 and the duct work for $3200 with new vents and 12 month supply of filters with digital thermostat.

The upside = this will typically supply the lowest interest rate, maybe better loan leverage, perhaps title seasoning will not be a concern in determining current value.

After a year of owning the property, I will move out and rent out my unit for additional cash flow.Being that I am going to be 18 next year, my parents are going to be using their credit while I am supplying the down payment, which is why I am utilizing low money down loans.I just finished reading Investing with No and Low Money Down by Brandon Turner, and while the 203K sounds like a great idea for a small cosmetic rehabs, I just want to get in contact with people who have done something similar and have advice on the topic.

But in regards to being responsible for supplying or making sure it works, the heat and water you're going to have to fix any issues (assuming the tenant didnt cause any).

Also, the individual market the rental is in plays a factor, what's the demand vs supply in the area.Good luck!

I feel we are in a transition age were the supply and demand equilibrium is shifting quickly...to where contractors have much more leverage than the consumer.One thing to keep in mind is bringing value to a contractor.