Do you think interest rates will rise in the near-future?

What I always suggest for folks who do not like a lot of is to borrow  no more then 60% loan to value.

They have definitely become more challenging since rates have gone up.

I'm looking for an experienced contractor to partner with on my first full flip; I own two properties and have done minor renovations to those properties but this is my first full flip with a full rehab so I want someone with experience to assist as I learn the ropes.

This number carries over into the two replacement properties.You don't mention capitalized improvements so I have to assume that your adjusted cost basis in the relinquished property is $230k. 

I made the property tax payments in full in January of 2024 for the 2023 year, and I made the 2024 property tax payment in 2024.

I would still use a Hard Money Lender for something like this - some have a minimum but you may just have to search for a bit and find one that doesnt.

In San Francisco, SB-423 eliminates the 311-neighborhood notification requirement for projects with 2 or more units, removing a major limitation for developers.

If you could pick any market in the country to invest in, which would it be?

-Move-in Ready: Ideal for homeowners and investors.