Functional obsolescence.I don't know your area, but would it be valuable to add a half bath so you have a 3/1.5 instead?

Being very new to BP and REI in general, the only real feedback I have is that this is very comprehensive and a valuable resource for new investors.Thanks for sharing!

I had looked on Craigslist and saw another property and asked the valuable question "Do you have anything else not on the market yet" and he sent over a list of properties.

Hi Lamont, welcome to BP.This is a great place to learn and make valuable contacts.

Also, there are quite a few podcasts with valuable info for buy/hold strategies and creative financing for such.Feel free to ask lots of questions before you get started.

I know that below grade square footage isn't as valuable as above within the house, but how does it compare to adding a deck?

Wholesalers who negotiate good off-market deals are valuable to local investors.

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome and for the valuable information.

That's not to say they information isn't valuable - it might be worth the $1200 she's charging, that's for each person to decide on their own but just know that the "it's worth X but I'm offering it for Y" is all about raising the value in your eyes.

My belief is if you wait till you have all your debt paid off and a big savings account you will lose valuable years of having tenants pay for your retirement through principal pay down.Since you are a carpenter and should have some good idea on what repairs cost, I would buy a single family house at a steep discount (maybe from a wholesaler) that you can fix up and rent.