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You definitely need to see what they are, and check out the fire story for the potential tenants’ truthfulness.

You may also want to check out Ian Ippolito's The Real Estate Crowdfunding Review Private Investor Club built in.

This would be the first point to checkout! 

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Check out different lenders, compare their rates and terms, and read reviews to make sure that you’re working with a reputable company.

As David B. mentioned foundation problems are endemic to Mississippi so, which is why I don't recommend real estate investing to out-of-state buyers who can't check out what they are buying.

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