If the rising values had reflected property improvements and upgrades (rather than massive profit taking) the rapid rise in prices would have been justified. 

This decision has significantly improved my cash flow and allowed me to save money.

House-hacking a smaller multi-family is also a great way to get oriented with being a landlord, property maintenance, property improvements and other things, while also helping to pay your mortgage! 

Even if you find a 10% down program, having reserves will still improve your chances of approval.While the market is a bit more challenging for jumbo loans with lower down payments right now, it’s definitely worth exploring different lenders.

First, tackle high-interest primary residence debt, refinancing if rates improve or using surplus income to pay down the principal faster.

We are still using Launch Control and its improved slightly.

Start with one, see what it really costs you and what you could improve on.

They are properties circulated to long lists of unsophisticated buyers and if you are the highest offer you’ve likely outbid a bunch of prospective buyers who underestimated their improvement costs or overestimated their ARV while most likely  proceeding without the ability to perform normal transaction diligence.

We have worked on improving the physical appearance and infrastructure of the park, updating the homes, getting a new sign, advertising it online, and creating a website (www.shadyacreshuntington.com).

After a few years they will figure out what you are doing and one of them will view it as an opportunity to improve their service to keep the contract while the other two get offended.