Awesome thank you Caleb for the advice, I will look into going to these meetings. 

But the appraiser standard maybe otherwise.It looks okay as-is and everything is functional, but the paint on the trims are peeling.

Networking here will help you learn, build relationships and meet other investors who share your dreams and desires.

If curious for some behind the scenes stuff, we talk about it as if it's "Fannie Mae's money," but typically there are other secondary market investors that'll pay a little more than Fannie for loans that happen to be above her minimum standards.

Wondering how popular 203k is relative to your standard residential mortgage + separate rehab loan? 

You probably will have trouble getting around % of total cost, however, there are standard ways to incentivize a builder to complete on budget.

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hi Kandi please to meet you

I don't know that program, but many times the first meeting leads to an expensive coaching program for $25,000.  

I suggest attending the local REIA meetings to meet other new investors and other experienced investors.