It's a friend or family member and not a business, like a person, they would need to submit a proof of funds from one bank account with a signed letter saying they will provide the funds for the purchase of this address.

Just a friendly reminder, Akron has some ROUGH areas.I started off in a similar city in Ohio with C-/D areas.

I know one-sided relationships usually don't last, but given my lack of experience I doubt I can be much of a value-add friend - unless you're looking for insider tips on how NOT to do some things :)  So you folks with more experience, let me know what kinds of things turn you up or down when it comes to newcomers.

If you have the time and effort to build out a team of a investor friendly agent, contractors and a property manager then it's a very viable option but in todays time there will be very little to no cash flow.

She is an investor-friendly agent, investor, and STR host.

If family lives in the main home and friends stay for free in the garage, the property remains a primary residence, but there’s no rental income or tax benefits.

There are so many ins and outs when buying distressed homes it's definitely something you'll want to be able to lay your hands on, at the beginning at least.Buying turnkeys is a great option as well, there are some larger companies who offer lower interest rate options while operating in more affordable states that are landlord friendly.

Low property taxes, landlord friendly and with tech and manufacturing jobs moving from the Bay Area there is strong job growth.

DM us if you'd like some 1-on-1 assistance.Hi, Drew, actually I asked about the Sentinel Fund, for a friend and came on BP to ask professional if its legit or not, and now I put this post to go "fishing" for the right team to build, I do thank you for your concern for not being taken advantage of, but thats what this platform is for, to find, hopefully, a real estate agent, property manager etc. when I say fishing- someone that will take the TIME to ASK the right questions and actually has the experience to prove what they can do, have done and will do for you!

I have a friend who is very happy with Anderson so I'll be contacting them as well, although apparently they are more expensive.