The seller was adamant about me throwing out a price first.Grateful for any advice.

If you check out my page you will see our last project in Bywood, Upper Darby.

I feel like i still have so much to learn, but I am ready to stop researching, and find out what it means to take action.

Have you thought about doing a cash-out refinance instead?

I'd encourage you to check out our reviews from other BP members!

Just because you have moved out and plan to turn it into a rental, the repairs may still have different tax consequences if you haven't "placed it in service".

Usually, this is pretty typical to have the lender finance the majority and the seller finance a portion with the investor coming out of pocket with somewhat of a down payment in commercial real estate. 

I am wanting to buy another house cash, that eventually I will want to get a mortgage on and use the cash to buy another house in the future (if that makes sense).

@Denice Contreras, most people turn to real estate for cash flow and appreciation.

I am interested to here from short term lenders - bridge loans etc about what software or processes you currently use to manage your loan book.