Lucia Rushton and Reid Chauvin thank you guy it really helps come with a prepared mindset

Hello BP!  I'm looking for a duplex in the Columbia, SC area and I'm struggling with figuring out the financing.  This would be my first deal, and a primary residence loan with potential for renovation included.  My b...

So going in creatively when a property is already on auction.com is it to late to talk to the home owner ?

Creative ways to secure a deal without upping bid price?

Now, where you can get creative, is what you consider "good enough". 

I live in Brevard county Florida and purchased my first house-hack property I have it fully rented out but I’m not sure how to prepare taxes with my new house hack?

But I'm starting to learn from a lot of people on here that even if its not perfect, as long as you're smart and creative about it, there are ways to make it work that won't send you into financial ruin. 

@Michael Johnson - I think like others pointed out above, you just have to be prepared for the extra work and figure out if the higher rent is worth the extra paperwork and inspections. 

What are some creative ways for you to get listings? 

I could still account for this, but it just throws a lot of extra unknown into an ARV estimate.SO... should I pursue slightly more creative financing to make a winning offer and pursue this in earnest?