Here are the notes I've received from other BP contributors, including Lisa Marie and Ke Nan Wang:Send a normal residential lease agreement to my attorney and he modifies it to implement the following:1.

I work in Potomac, MD, and would like to buy a condo or apt that I can easily commute and live in, and then eventually rent out, and then buy another. 

Over the years, I have had multiple investors reach out to me to discuss strategies and what works and what doesn't work.

@Alexis CanalesYou're in a tough spot because FHA and most conventional lenders require two years of self-employment history, even with strong financials.

But these days, even the 1% rule is often unrealistic and pushes you toward terrible areas. 

Extremely old and not well taken care of housing stock. 

And I believe he is a principal in Ashcroft.. 

I'm an investor and I live in Halifax myself.

But in today’s market, with high interest rates and increasing home prices, finding a perfect deal that checks every box is nearly impossible.

While it might be good to focus on newer 3/2/2 homes, if you catch a deal that is 2/1 and in the city next door to your target, it is always something to consider.