Typically Hard Money to start, but as you complete 1-2 deals you can explore other options such as private loans from friends/family.

Pitching the soil underneath the deck towards a point where a trench channels water out from under it is an option but decks typically allow water to get underneath it when it rains and then it dries out from airflow. 

What I found was that a large portion of the numbers were either disconnected (which the dialer flagged automatically) or wrong numbers (where the person answering had no connection to the subject property and didn’t know who we were looking for).From a practical standpoint, when using a power dialer, we typically only upload the first three numbers for each lead—that’s the max.

This new build now cash-flows with less money down than typical or, as a flip it makes six figures.The reason why this works: In Boise, building lots are selling for minimum $150k to builders, and up to $350k+ depending on location.

Property Condition & Amenities: it’s important to, “Maintain to the Neighborhood.”Key metrics for each Property Class:Class A Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 680+, no convictions/evictions in last 7 years.Tenant Default: 0-5% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Section 8: Class A rents are too high and won’t be approved.Vacancies: 5-10%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Class B Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 620-680, some blemishes, no convictions/evictions in last 5 years.Tenant Default: 5-10% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Vacancies: 10-15%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 1-3 years for positive cashflow, balanced amounts of relative rent & value appreciation.Section 8: Class B rents are usually too high for the Section 8 program.Class C Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 560-620, many blemishes, but should have no convictions/evictions in last 3 years.

I am currently saving up for a down payment for my first property which I plan to turn into an investment property (either a Duplex or Single Family Home/Condo and get room mates)I currently work in the Commercial construction field as a Mechanical Project Manager so I have a eye for observing how the typical MEP related things are built and designed and why.Since I have approx. 10+ years in construction experience it makes sense for me to leverage my work experience/wisdom and try to invest in distressed properties and renovate them myself or hire out contractors to do so.I am also trying to study and get my real estate license and possibly look into learning how to become a home inspector as well. 

In my experience, the lender should be charging enough on the front end to cover the lender's margin and well as the cost of the in-house originator/LO commission on the deal, which is typically at least a point to the originator/LO.

Turn on AC, some clean up, run ozone generator for a day, problem solved.Tools: buy a household digital hygrometer and measure humidity.https://www.amazon.com/ThermoPro-TP49-Hygrometer-Thermometer...or more advancedhttps://www.amazon.com/YT606-Temperature-Precision-Hygromete...You can typically find the source of humidity with a thermal camera.

Property Condition & Amenities: it’s important to, “Maintain to the Neighborhood.”Key metrics for each Property Class:Class A Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 680+, no convictions/evictions in last 7 years.Tenant Default: 0-5% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Section 8: Class A rents are too high and won’t be approved.Vacancies: 5-10%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Class B Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 620-680, some blemishes, no convictions/evictions in last 5 years.Tenant Default: 5-10% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Vacancies: 10-15%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 1-3 years for positive cashflow, balanced amounts of relative rent & value appreciation.Section 8: Class B rents are usually too high for the Section 8 program.Class C Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 560-620, many blemishes, but should have no convictions/evictions in last 3 years.

It seems like in my area, bird dogs are typically paid a per house fee.