Inside loop 410 your going to see many more fixer uppers.

Just having a man's upper body *weight* is super useful.

Your county may increase the property taxes upon a purchase.There are also reassessments if permits are pulled.Therefore, if you purchase a fixer upper and need a new roof, hvac, etc - then there will be an increase once those items are updated.

Hi all,I'm thinking of getting a fixer-upper multifamily property to house hack but am afraid of the costs, especially the unforeseen costs of doing this and how difficult, stressful, and time-consuming it may turn out to be.

In doing so, you will see that unless you’re getting a lot of value add in a deal (i.e raising rents, fixer upper) you will see that most of your return will be based on your terminal value (what you sell the property for).

I would suggest asking upper classmen or other students how much their rent is.

You have the upper hand.

However, I lost my job but we have enough savings to invest in a 2nd property (hopefully not a huge fixer upper) and keep going on regular expenses.

We are thing that we will do fixer uppers in our area but having issues finding them cheap enough to get.  

I know of a house that’s about to go on the market for a good price. I can’t afford it but would be willing to tell an investor for a nice finders fee. Nice house, great for remodel, being sold as is, surrounded by ni...