Make those connections first.I know you want to take advantage of a great opportunity in your lending terms but that's only a piece of the pie when it comes to success in real estate.  

Real Estate Investing can be an exciting and rewarding venture, offering the potential for significant financial returns and the opportunity to create wealth over time.

By being physically present, you can gain valuable insights into the property's operations, interact with residents, and assess the team's performance.

Timing is key—catch a hot market or a great 1031 exchange opportunity.

Be sure to research the property thoroughly ahead of time, as there may be limited opportunity for inspection.

If they were looking out for my best interest and knew that they tenant was moving out, they could have taken that opportunity to show me the unit.I had been told that Ready REI’s "contractors" had gone through the duplex including the occupied unit and deemed it move in ready, however the home had MANY issues, and the unit that the tenant moved out of was a complete dump that required a ton of work – much more work than Ready REI let on.

., funding.Two final thoughts, I'm all for being efficient, but you should think about the opportunity cost of tying up your own money in a single rehab, vs. using it to fund another simultaneous deal.

I would appreciate any positive or negative comments on your experience with this investment opportunity. 

Areas in PG County Maryland or West Virginia, for example, might offer better opportunities for cash flow with a smaller down payment.That said, if you’re willing to hold long-term, Northern VA can be a fantastic place to invest.

Hey all, interesting opportunity came up for me as a co-host.