We try to find properties that either be modified while keeping the sales price in mind or have a flow that works just needing updating.The open concept is another point that works for some but not the way it was pre-pandemic in many areas. 

.- Ask attorney how you can enforce collecting on the lien when you need to.3) Getting full control of the property, while allowing your aunt to keep her ownership.- Have attorney draw up a contract to do this.Suggest you offer your dad some cash, now or in the near future, to motivate him to transfer his ownership to you.It may not work out, but you will learn a lot either way!

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We have been keeping our eyes and ears out there for the past year. 

should I keep it and move?

You want this to be your backup plan if things take longer than anticipated, you do not want to dip into personal credit cards so i would use a heloc to help with down payment but try to keep a nice available balance on a heloc as your insurance policy. 

I would keep detailed records of my deals to include photos that I could use later when I am approaching a potential funding partner.

My advice would be to keep leaning in on this strategy and let the other investors battle over investing in Cleveland and Detroit.

I keep hearing on podcasts when they talk about partnerships....

The area is expanding rapidly and I could see this property really going up in value as there is a very limited amount of buildable space between the mountains and the ocean, so I see this as a great investment and I would love to keep it.