It’s easier and more efficient than picking your own stocks.

I'm thinking get a renter in the property after the repairs, and the seasoning period refi again against the new ARV and use that money to fund the build for next property.

Trying to figure out the “real” cost of installing a new central AC unit and replace existing old furnace.This is in San Jose, CAHome is 1600 sq ft - 2 story Got quotes that range from 8.5k to 15kI guess the need is a 3.5 ton compressor and a 2 stage energy efficient furnace.

The past is no guarantee of the future but pick any 9 year period in the past for properties all around you right now, heck, pick the worst even, 2007 to 2016. 

Mainly, in my last experience, I found not going through a realtor much more efficient, since I was the realtor.

Right now, my margin is large enough that I estimate being able to price it to sell in a short period of time. 

The payoff period for this is probably not worth the investment.

We have the down payment and access to cash for the renovation - but getting a conventional mortgage would be tricky because we had to walk away from a mortgage in 2008 (surprise, surprise) and it took the bank until 2013 to finalize the paperwork - hence, our waiting period is until 2020.But the deal is NOW! 

If you do FHA or similar, you'll have to live there for at least a year.Most banks require at least a 6-month seasoning period before they'll refi based on a new appraisal.4% interest rate for the refi seems optimistic for an investment property.

Specifically looking for any recommendations for contractors who have done similar jobs and can navigate the permitting process efficiently.