Is the property you are considering on a better street/block (remember: location, location, location); does it have more bedrooms/baths, does it have newer equipment (HVAC) or appliances; does it have greater curb appeal; is it in a better school district? 

Especially because sub-contractors were able to point out items the GC’s overlooked, in particular with plumbing & electrical.So I decided to proceed with being my own GC however hit a road-block with the permits.

Thanks for the feedback @Ryan D.Though I would live just a block from the project itself, I don’t plan to GC this myself.

Again Builder Trend is what helps with this if we have framing blocked off for 2 weeks and I show up end of week1 and not much has been done we address right there and either fire and move to plan B or work it out but we don't let the schedule get pushed behind. 

If you've made the nicest house on the block and stick a section 8 in there, it just doesn't make sense.

Then she took over the whole house, and did no work and paid no money.Then , 4 weeks into her staying there, when I asked her to leave, she turned on me:Became insanely and instantly hostile, ghosted me, either discarded or appropriated or destroyed or sold many of my personal belongings and renovation materials that I had stored in the house, changed the locks, and blocked access to backyard w her car. 

Hello BP Family,I am looking for an accountant in Washington State who works with and understands investing, depreciation, expenses, you know the STUFF accountants should know.If anyone has any recommendations please feel free to PM me since BP might block the info. if you add it to the forum.

@Whitney Hutten You make some very interesting and unexpected points.At this point I'm intimidated by non traditional financing but I do plan to learn a lot more before I make my next purchase.I've been thinking quite a bit about partnering with more experienced investors as it seems like a great way to gain mentorship as well as to maximize the success of the investment.At this early stage my portfolio is fragile and I can't afford to make big dumb mistakes.At the very least I do not want to make another RE purchase until I'm feeling really solid on my network and education, not to mention the recovery of the economy.The question of whether to sell or hold has tormented me for years.There is one other factor I neglected to mention in my OP that made me decide to hold the property, for at least a year or two longer:This home is within throwing distance of a major city overhaul project that is drastically improving the area immediately surrounding it.It's been transforming a creepy downtown area that previously you would not want to walk at night (or even the daytime) into a bustling mixed use community.The project has been going on for years and right now is finally in progress in the blocks visible from my house.Also the house has easy freeway access, and is positioned within 10 minutes of an extremely expensive beach area.

The one I am looking at is a 3/1, and on the same block, there have been two 2/1s sold for $150,00 and a 3/1 sold for $170,000.

.- We drove around a few blocks to make sure the neighborhood is ok also did online research using the tips and techniques that i learned from Neal Bawa - Udemy Course.- If you buy a multi-unit property, its best to have it among single family residences, so the property will have a better opportunity to appreciate in value.