They are great at selling dreams....one community that tops my mind often has foreclosure lots at $100. 

Have been super interested in the Westchester market, been looking into New Rochelle,Ossining,and Yonkers  would love to be around more like minded investors looking In the same areas!

But if you have a self-directed IRA or 401k, keep this strategy in mind, as it could potentially save you hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxes.

That’s why I’m here—to connect, collaborate, and grow with like-minded investors.If you’ve been where I am, or if you’re scaling your portfolio and want to talk strategy, let’s connect.

If you want to put the deposit in a out of state/online bank, then you will have to furnish a bond.  

This is way more conservative than a lot of people I talk to and has definitely meant that I lost out on opportunities, but it gives me bigger peace of mind and in shifting markets I feel better prepared to adapt if need be. 

Exploring FHA loans makes sense for a low down payment, but keep in mind the competitive market may require some flexibility.

Condos are cheaper than houses, and to my mind, a vacationer wouldn't care much about staying in a bigger place for their short stay, and would be more concerned with a good location and a nice view.Thoughts?

I am excited to join BiggerPockets and start my real-estate investing journey with a lot of like-minded people over here.

Take a close look at what other similar units look like on Zillow or other online listing sites and try and mimic them or exceed them.