Property is is excellent condition.

I am planning to buy 2 new properties soon and am debating whether to call the listing agent or select my own agent to represent me.

Typically, can you influence the appraisal by coming to the table with selected comps of your own, or is that something that you're stuck with whatever loan provider you're getting the refi from?

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Only concern you'll have is the rehab budget and maybe tenant selection. $10-15K goes really quick I'm sure you know, and finding good tenants takes time.

Multiple sub contractors with multiple separate contracts are not allowed.Repairs/Improvements must be completed by licensed contractor(s) as required by local/state municipalitiesRepairs cannot be completed by a related or interested party (i.e. relative, real estate agent, seller, broker, etc.)Borrower selects contractorContingency ReservesMinimum 10% is required.

Excellent blog!

Excellent advice.

By software I mean QuickBooks or even an excel sheet.