Because of this we needed to find a difficult problem (property) that needed solving - something that would scare most other buyers and investors away, low enough on the economic scale as to not attract “big money,” and unique enough to require a more flexible type of thinking.

Then they end up renting to a less desirable tenant, and then they have economic vacancy or more expensive turnovers and the process repeats until they get fed up and sell. 

Younger and single military personnel tend to stay in the North East (79924,79925), they seem to find something more economical there and relatively short distance to Ft.Bliss.

Housing subsidies included in Covid Relief Legislation will not come near resolving the financial burden placed on property owners/landlords during this crisis - nor is the court system equipped to handle the eviction tsunami in the making. 

We are in uncertain economic times, lending could tighten up making it harder to get a cash out refi.

Economic Update(Monday, January 4, 2021)Welcome 2021!

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The notion that someone was good at running a campaign, shaking hands and trashing there competitor does NOT have any bearing that they have a clue how economics works and what is or isn't "good" policy to enact. 

The city also recognizes there is a housing crisis and wants to increase their density so I'd say they are fairly investor friendly.

Hi @Calvin Shih, it sounds to me like you're best play would be funding the renovations with a HELOC or personal loan and then, (assuming sufficient value has been added) refinance your home loan.Using a construction loan on a home you already own is a tricky deal and most banks, even under normal economic and lending pressures, are hesitant to do this.