Builders are still offering low APR's and paying for all the closing cost. this strategy will keep more money in your savings.

The agent "worked" for 2 hours at the most including drive time to the closing.

A lifelong friend and I are motivated to (virtually) meet and connect with those in REI working in the Pittsburgh area.I'm active duty military and living in California with two rental properties (one in Virginia Beach & one in Pittsburgh) and my close friend owns a single family in Baltimore.  

You might also meet title agents who have resources on, say, foreclosures or probates…and might recommend lenders who actually lend on more difficult projects (as the title companies also know which lenders can close and which are difficult).I also go visit open houses to see what sorts of finish to put on my renovations or to look for the next house or area in which to purchase.  

Make sure to check in with some lenders because they can find you grants to help with closing cost. 

We absolutely prioritize growing our clients portfolios and they still account for close to 65% of our monthly closings.  

My problem is that I have been looking in my hometown because I thought I wanted my first property to be close by to make it easier at first, but I am thinking I need to look in other markets.

It was 20 years between the time I read Rich Dad and when I closed my first investment deal.

So, in reality every month your moving close and closer to sucking out months/years of profits via items aging out, cap-x coming to bear. 

I was able to list it on Airbnb within 2 weeks of the closing date!