Originally posted by @Joe Villeneuve:Originally posted by @Brian Mathews:Why would you put the ones at risk that you already own outright?  

That said, just to start the thread off, I thought I'd provide some general feedback...My observation has been that drywall costs -- labor and materials -- are tremendously consistent around much of the country (unlike a lot of trades). 

Research the story of Joe Kaiser IIRC he was from WA state. 

Joe McCall.

Thanks, @Joe Fairless!

Joe, Pierce and Thomas appear to support this strategy but Bill and Wayne don't.

Joe Villeneuve Maybe I've got this backwards but wouldn't it be better to go ahead and secure the FHA loan, then go ahead and do the cash deal with the hard money lenders?

Here is the description of work.tenant has moved out, please change locks and get make ready estimate We have a estimate that come in at 5743.67 and included material and labor Replace lock and secured unit Remove garbage leftover in the unit by prior tenant Remove nail and decal from wall and ceiling Prep , patch, and finish large hole in the living room , stairs case and bedroom walls Prep and paint entire unit Remove and replace damage and stained carpet on the living room, dining room, 3 bedrooms , hallway and stairs tread Replace broken outlet,switch and plate cover install missing carbon monoxide and smoker detector Repair kitchen cabinet clean entire unit Note: this estimate those not include a C/O ,section 8 or lead swipe and all unforeseen , alteration and deviation from above specifications involving extra costs will be executed only upon written orders, and will become an extra charge.

@Joe FairlessPittsburgh seems to be a great market from what I have seen so far.

Joe Bertolino Preach it!!