and here is a link to the files for contracts: https://www.biggerpockets.com/files

After winning the bid I had to provide 5% of the price as earnest money within 1 day of the seller countersigning the contract.

I was debating if I should partner with a friend or family member who is willing to work on a property together. ill be sure to make sure things are done legally and fairly so no one get short sighted and things don't get messy.

Find out what financial problem you are trying to solve in the short term until your able to get to more "long term" problems that real estate helps with 

Fortunately, I just call the bank and tell the address of the property I am under contract on, and when I want to close. 

Projected sale: 950-990k Replacement property budget: 990k - 1.1M Plan: rent out the replacement home until meeting the requirements, then move into it while renting out a portion of the home via short-term rental 

Creative financing: Explore seller financing or subject-to deals for your next property, which often require less upfront cash and bypass traditional lending limits.You’re on the right track thinking long-term—house hacking and leveraging your duplex are great moves.

The Norris Group has a hard money ADU loan, but it's short term (3 years). 

I probably wouldnt trust it 100% with that though unless I input all of the data that I have from my analysis in terms of ARV, rental rates, rehab rates, etc. now that I type it out, that actually would be a good idea aha. 

The Midwest and the Sun Belt, in particular, continues to offer strong cash flow opportunities and stable, long-term appreciation, making it a smart alternative to high-cost coastal markets.One key factor in successful remote investing is strong property management—having a reliable team on the ground is essential to maintaining your investment and ensuring long-term success.