Quick example of 70%.ARV is $125kNeeds $30k rehab125k x .7 = $87,50087,500 - 30,000 (rehab) = 57,500 max offer priceThe 70% rule really just is a guide to ensure you are getting a deal on the buy.

Try to find a property that will fall under the 1% rule (Rents = 1% of purchase price).

Does the property meet the 1% rule.  Rent

Otherwise if you're open to driving, there's a meetup at the Marysville Bob's burgers  2/26/18 @ 7PM.

I will say on the phone ( and I know this is corny )  Hey is that an in and out burger across the street from you.. 

The Cascadia Investors Alliance has their North-end meetup on the 4th Monday of every month (7Pm at the Bob's Burgers in Marysville, WA).

@Nathaniel Anderson There's a meetup this Monday 4/23 @ 7pm at the Bob's burgers in Marysville.

It might be a small amount ( I do not know your liquidity and net worth, annual business or job income,etc.) but once things go bad your husband likely is going to get soured from doing investment for a long time.Remember it is not what you are paying but what you are getting for your money the QUALITY and not how CHEAP something is.I can go get a 3 dollar burger that tastes horrible.

@Sarah Burger hey there!

If it doesn't help you, then you're really just starting your investment career in tons of debt.I find, in most cases, a good mentor or investment group can provide so much more real world experience than many college courses can... so if you're going to spend the money, do it on a field that interests you... because you can be an investor AND be a doctor, lawyer, realtor, burger flipper, etc.