The heat would rise and shut off the upstairs thermostat, causing the upstairs bedrooms to get cold.The downstairs unit was a small one-bedroom, and the fireplace would heat the living room to the point where it was concerning from a temperature and CO2 perspective. 

Week of September 15, 2025The Fed finally made its first rate cut of the year, a move that could ripple through mortgages and housing as job market concerns grow.

The only exception to this would be if you had a line scoped and it showed areas of concern, and perhaps a high likelihood of failure in the next 5 years..... 

However, I’m concerned I won’t be able to complete the project within this second extension, and I’m not sure if another extension will be possible.Is anyone familiar with refinancing options in this type of situation?

We weren't as concerned about this before, but now that we're receiving taxes directly that should be paid from stays at the permitted property, we're becoming more concerned about how to proceed.We've been hosting for a while and haven't seen these specific tax issues (#1 and #2) before.

With a tax deed, on the other hand, the main concern is municipal liens since mortgages are usually wiped out.

My only concern is that even with a license, I’d still have to work under a broker and split commissions, which makes me wonder if it’s worth it at all.So here are my main questions:Is it worth it to get your real estate license as an investor if you have to work under a broker and split commissions?

If you're using HELOC funds for a down payment on a new property, underwriters might require you to qualify based on payments for BOTH the new mortgage AND the full HELOC payment, even if you plan to pay off the HELOC soonIn my opinion, neither of these concerns are things that will not be sorted out by the title company and/or the loan originator.Greg, If you read Tony's question he was asking for "Anything" that may not be common to a new investor that could arise or be a pitfall.

That ‘hands-to-action’ mindset will serve you really well as you transition into flipping full time.Totally hear you on the GC concern — I think almost every investor has a story about at least one tough experience there.

The association declined to inspect it, saying it’s not a concern.