There are some institutions that allow you to use both W2s and Bank Statements to qualify if you hold a side business of some sort. 

Does it usually cost money to have a contractor come out and do this?

Are JVs far more productive because they run their own wholesale business and can approach it all more holistically than VAs? 

Just starting in the Real Estate businessHey everyone, just starting in the Real Estate / Raw Land  business and am eager to learn as much as I can as I make progress in the upcoming weeks.

As the seller I would pay for the energy audit, do the analysis on the work to be done (cost vs savings) and then market the home with a prepackaged improvement contract that would meet lender guidelines (solar, EE windows, etc). 45 day close to allow for enough time to do loan and obtain permits, occupancy COE+2. 

Is there money in building and selling individual properties as GC if you factor in holding cost, etc?

s, first rent of the newly created unit must be equal to the combined rent of the two previous RS units..in addition, newly created unit will still be regulated, NYS senate just passed bill S2980C..Substantial rehab is the only remaining strategy, which is not cost effective in the current market

You could consider doing a cash out refinance of your current primary as an investment property with a dscr loan.From there get a low cost or zero down loan for your Primary.Use the proceeds left from the refinance to get your next property.There are so many different strategies.

I have the capital for a down payment and holding costs for a year but am struggling to find a lender who does not require a first-position lien on the home (the seller does not wish to subordinate his lien position).It has occurred to me to seek a partner-investor who would profit share with me if I was responsible for renovations, as I’m an experienced and licensed Residential Contractor.

It's super close to tumlin park but there are storage storage areas business across the street.