Plus if you save your search they will send you an email of anything that matches your criteria on a daily basis.

I would assume everyone needs to make sure you have  expenses to match what % you will need. 

In short, no matter which paint you use, developing a Zen countenance with speed and precision, using quality tools (and matching the right ones to the job) and planning on doing two coats unless you're just refreshing  the colour (tinting a primer for one of those coats can be very multi-functional, saving you from spot priming as well as saving you money) is probably your best goal for d.i.y. success.  

Also you probably have 401k matching benefit from company.  

Update: I'm still holding down the job, passed on the 401k, not enough income, paltry company match, no control of fees.My general direction is to qualify for a traditional bank loan or one of the new lenders for a primary residence or duplex.My current vehicle is 15 years old, so I might have to dip into my house fund for something new.

I could potentially do more updates and increase rent to match the building next door, but it will take time, and I might lose tenant.  

The reality just rarely matches the expectations unless you know what you're getting into.

This means:1 - You must first find the lender for the refi, so you can know the terms for refi, and base your market/property search and the market/property ability to deliver your financial needs (see below) on the lender's terms.2 - You must find that Market that will consistently deliver properties that follow the profile matching the financial criteria dictated in Step #13 - You must be able to find, and properly analyze  the properties found in the Markets established in Step #2 so that the refi amount will cover the credit debt.Here is the problem you will have though.  

Which means, if it DOES appraise lower than $85k, you should try to get the Seller to match that (even though they are not obliged to).

My friend and I want to partner on a four Plex, but because he doesn't have the best credit history, and I do, I was wondering if we were allowed to do this...I would apply for the FHA Loan and I would put the 3.5% down, my partner would fund the necessary repairs and match the down payment.