Then take that data and skip trace it for numbers email etc.

I think we have the option of taking out a heloc  and begin to invest elsewhere.The other idea , that I was thinking is paying off our primary residence which we owe 425k.

My piece of advice would be to try to take advantage of as much free education as possible with podcasts, forums like these, YouTube, and other real estate investors.

I’m just taking it one step at a time, learning as I go, and trying to set things up the right way from the start.

Now, moving forward he offered for us to take it over completely.

Not to mention the economic development steps the town is taking in ensuring the growth of town (roads, schools, zoning) stays on par with the future expected population growth and new jobs that are going to be a result of the new factories opening.  

Once you know the "basics', you can then invest OOS more successfully.If you can't afford to invest in your home area, how will you grow your knowledge of an OOS if you take a shotgun approach to where you buy?

Then call the warm leads yourself to set up viewings.

Monty, take a small amount of time to work on your credit daily.

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