It’s best to channel energy towards the future and not dwell on negative things. 

Do you want your mind to wander and dwell on that leaky pipe? 

The thing with DealSnap is that I’m testing a much more lightweight, super-fast version: copy a Zillow link, fill in minimal inputs, and get a clean, one-page PDF instantly - no learning curve, no extra screens.

All are set to instant book but I do not have super flexible cancellation policies (I think I am Firm).

"[2] A maximum of two dwelling units are permitted for lots less than 1,440 sq. ft. in area.

Then there are those that watch a dozen YouTube videos and are ready to become instant real estate moguls.Both find the pitfalls and unfortunately many are expensive ones that turn people off from the start.Understanding the market you will be investing in is key and many are doing remote flips in areas they have never set foot in. 

They’ll also tell you if you’d need additional road frontage or utility easements.Utilities – check with the water/sewer provider (or well/septic if that’s what you’re on) to see if they’ll allow a second dwelling.

From my experience, both can work; it depends on your goals.If the tenant’s solid and the lease is clean, I like buying occupied for instant cash flow.

Adding value: This could be adding bedrooms by enclosing dining rooms or converting a garage to livable space (often referred as Accessory Dwelling Units). 3.

We do have opportunities in my market for a BRRRR play, where your all in may be around $125k (purchase, holding, renovation), then you can capture some instant equity to where the house is worth about $150k to $160k in a solid B class community.