Although some unexpected costs arose during renovations, close collaboration with Carol ensured the project stayed on track, resulting in a successful outcome.

Quote from @Devin James: Quote from @Dominic Mazzarella: Quote from @Devin James: Everything went wrong with this investment:   - Took 4 months longer than expected   - Cost $10K more to build than we anticipated   - Sold for $20K less than we anticipatedWe still profited with a 30% return on equityThis is why I love Real Estate InvestingWhen you do your diligence and stay conservative with your numbers, it takes something really bad to lose money.Here was the original post:My siblings and I are building a home in North Port, FL.Here are the numbers: - Finished Home Value: $412Kish - Land Cost: $19,750.39 - Construction & Permitting Costs: $304,897Additional costs: - Environmental Site Assessment - General Liability Insurance - Builders Risk Insurance - Construction FinancingWe will be listing the home this weekPhotos coming soon!! 

If you're looking to stay in New England, New Hampshire has, by far, the most landlord friendly tenant laws.

Personally I would stay away from this.  

He’s also interested in staying in the home if possible and deduct the rent from the balance he owes.

Subchapter D of Chapter 5 of the Texas Property Code@Ryan Mcpherson  Stay away from Sub2 Sharks. 

I've had a few of those where they stayed 4 years and were pretty easy on the house. 

All lenders have strengths and weaknesses, staying close to them is the only way to learn what each of those are.

@Matt Weddon - make sure all reasoning & communication around the rejection stays clear of all federal AND state protected classes under Fair Housing.

It makes more sense for me to stay in southern fl monetarily but something in New Orleans would be fun if it made sense.