The problem is these homes are 60-120 years old and because of the low value neighborhoods, nobody has ever made any capital improvements beyond duct tape.

The truth is that New Jersey, especially Northern New Jersey, is a tough investment market due to low inventory, high competition, and high taxes.

Hi there, name’s Yonathan (per my profile…) I am trying to gain insight on the best strategies to pinpointing investors/lenders that are able to do secure gap funds. 

I think the dead giveaway is the rate and points. 5% is too low for anyone to lend now.

This way on a $300,000 purchase you only need $10,500-,15,000 for your down payment which if you maintain a low cost of living is very achievable every 12-15 months.

Has given unrealistic low comps.

I’ll still try to answer the question: Pros of Kansas City for buy and hold small multifamily rentals:  Hybrid market so you get some cash flow and some appreciation (con if you want only cash flow or only want appreciation) Inventory of 2, 4, and 5-50 MF buildings (not true of a lot of markets that only have SFH and very large complexes 100+ units)Relatively low property taxes, although check for the city and state you are in (e.g.

Hey Lenny,Love to see that you also got the Real Estate bug so youngI recommend a BRRRR/house-hack for your first oneBuy a place that you can live in with a low downpayment, fix it up, and then you will have the option to 1) Refinance and live in it2) Refinance and rent it out3) Sell and do it over again4) Dont refinance and continue to live in it5) Dont refinance and rent it outYou will have a ton of flexibility and the safety of knowing you have a place to livePlease reach out via DM if you have any questions moving forward.

Your management fee is way too low, especially if you're doing everything for the owner.

Is there a way I can take on the current mortgage payments (at the low rate) and get a new mortgage to make up the difference between the existing mortgage and the current value?