Its a risky expensive job.Obviously this is one market but the trend is not positive.

You can still find 1% and positive cash flowing deals here plus lots of appreciation potential.

All three properties have positive cash flow - not a lot, but I am not losing money.  

But I do agree that both will go a long way towards a positive personal outcome...as was true in your case above.

Finding a good position in the market comes from understanding how to navigate the current phases of the market and how to successfully perform during the current phases!

That tells me that the lenders have a very positive outlook for first time home buyers.

There are so many C+ changing to B and beyond neighborhoods now in the city where a $130 - $150k price point will get you a +positive cash flowing SFH with growing equity in a city that is in a having a rebirth. 

Sometimes it’s the smartest move to gain liquidity and to secure your position with your remaining properties.

There are many nuances to the liens on properties and in some instances you could be buying a note in a second position that actually doesn't give you the right to own the property above the first position.

The acquisition price and scope of renovations aligned perfectly with our strategic goals.