It was a small $$$ project but time consuming because that was something I DIY'd while living in the property. 

A few thoughts on the subject from someone who made a living doing this until the laws changed on the West Coast.Most folks in foreclosure go into deep denial.

We do not use the credit score, we use the information on the credit report to gauge how long they have lived at addresses and what kind of judgements they have.

Have you considered other starting strategies like house hacking or live-in flips?

@Andreas Mathews admirable, but make sure you do some research so you understand what a PM can make.Starting your own PMC business will require 75-150 doors to make a decent living, depending on gross rents and your fee structre.Working for a SFR PMC as a PM, will require a RE license and you usually get paid a percentage of the gross rents the portfolio of owners/properties you manage generates.

live in sarasota and am mobile

Plus, if you’re also thinking about a lifestyle element, who doesn’t love living near the beach?

Getting right to the purpose of my post, with all the relevant context: I’m 52 and living near Seattle.

Starting out, buy a shabby condo and live-in/flip it.

I live in NC they’re in Texas.