In short, my long-term plan is to begin investing in SFH (much lower barriers to entry) or small MFH (Duplex, TriPlex, Etc) to raise capital and build my resume with the goal in mind of getting into larger MFH/Commercial properties as quickly as I can. 

But if all the bids are from investors is by deposit or quick closing.

Even a quick ballpark of the numbers they were giving her meant a payback period of almost a decade without the NPV factored in.I told her not to do it.It would make more sense to take that 5K "closing cost" and drop it into paying off the current note's principal.

Perhaps update some appliances - lighting - etc. those things that are quick and easy and make things "pop"!

You can view our ratings as well or check out or testimonials section of our website to get a sense for the experience we've provided for our borrowers.We finance 100% of the closing costs, we set aside a 6-month interest reserve so that you're not making interest payments the first 6 months, we finance 100% of your rehab/renovation budget, and we can close as quick as 5 days (we've even done it in 3).

I am having my tenant sign a new lease on November 1 -- can anyone recommend a lawyer to give it a quick once-over?

Sometimes doing a complete rehab is riskier than just making some quick scratch.

I did a quick search and so many options popped up.

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He went over the inspection with us so quickly that it was pretty confusing and all of the areas of "flaking paint" looked the same as other parts of the exterior that he didn't seem to have an issue with, and his definition of "flaking paint" seemed VERY strict, yet not so strict for other areas of the exterior.