I took a tour yesterday and seems like a restaurant, liquor store/ bar with a carry out.

I can't really speak to the private lending scene as I don't have experience with that, but it's not a bad idea to keep researching that avenue.One thing I would be careful about "riding the increase in home values in Philadelphia".

Even if just to bring tenants for next term... worth the time/energy, might even get one for this term - student who decided the dormitory scene isn't working out for him/her.

I'm hoping I could meet up with a local RE agent that is also an investor that could bring me up to speed on the scene in Buffalo.

Again, this might end up not being a bad thing for you -- it stands to reason that the higher the bar to entry, the fewer players there are.What I would do is call a lawyer in your area who loudly and proudly announced on his website that he deals with foreclosures and ask him where you should start learning about the foreclosure process in Worcester County.New Hampshire's even more interesting.

HUD consultant doesn't arrive on the scene until you are under contract, and can refer you to a GC.

Your best defense is to RTFC - Read the full contract, the FAR-BAR contract for sale of real estate (whichever one was used), and any agreement with the buyer or seller.

We get very good returns in Minneapolis but a condo is not the first thing I would point to  I guess what I'm saying is raise the bar of expectation or someone will sell you something and run-LOL

It’s certainly not one of the nicer parts of town, but has beach club access to Lake Erie and is in close proximity to the local arts district and plenty of bars, restaurants, and shops.

So whenever you are confused about a process, just plug it into google or right here in the bp search bar.