With over 20 years in the game here and having helped tons of out-of-state investors find the perfect mix of vacation home and rental property, I can tell you it’s totally doable with your budget.

Real estate is a slow game, where you don't become instantly, but its return can be beneficial in the long run.

Doing nothing with it even where the market is right now feels unacceptable, so I want to find a way to get into the game.

., allowing flippers to invest with lower upfront costs.Growing Job Market: With industries like logistics, healthcare, and tech expanding in Memphis, demand for housing is on the rise.Steady Appreciation: Home values in Memphis have been steadily increasing, providing a favorable market for short-term flips.If you’re looking to get into the house-flipping game, Memphis offers the potential for high returns in a stable, growing market.

I am also relatively new to the real estate investment game and am looking to collaborate with investors on flips and long term rental portfolios in the greater Boston area.

Most do not get in the game 

Lenders are almost universal in their requirement that a borrower has "skin in the game".

I’ve seen it plenty of times over the years, and I’d say you’re already ahead of the game for thinking through this strategically.

Real estate is a long game, and as this experience shows, persistence pays off, even when things don’t go according to plan.

Hi Jasmin,It sounds like you're learning valuable lessons in the fix-and-flip game!