There are also expenses to get the property rent ready, like cleaning, painting or small repairs.

Workers/contractors may put some work off until higher temps (painting, roofs etc...)

There you took care of two people on her Christmas shopping list!

I will definitely utilize this when shopping around for a loan!

@Kyle Hilliard I’d shop your lender options and maybe even see if you can find a more independent thinking mortgage broker who specializes investing.

An appetizer tray (real or faux food, depending on your needs), designer furniture, and fresh paint make all the difference.2.APPEAL TO BASIC HUMAN NEEDS: SHELTER, FOOD, & A SENSE OF BELONGINGThis doesn't mean we can set a bottle of wine on the counter and wait for the house-selling genie to work his magic.

A close friend has moved to Mauritius and has started home shopping for his family.

The lead remediation alone was over $100,000 for just that portion.  4 Furnaces was almost $50K, Bathrooms were $20K, Exterior Paint was $7K it adds up quickly! 

I use the rapid lead paint testers on older homes.I also check the electrical panel for those that no longer meet code & check for a heavily corroded bus bar.

Rush Limbaugh bought his home in an HOA and their rules gave them the Right to tell you What Color YOU Could Paint the Walls Inside Your Home.