Also, as many have said- it's smart to start off close to home if possible.

There's a lot less distress in the market nowadays, but if you know where to find it it's possible. 

I usually pretend that I am a traveler or renter searching in that market.

Definitely focusing on offmarket or even on market multifamily homes (minimum 4 units). started off in real estate development last 2 years but the paydays are brutal building then waiting to sell.So now looking to switch up strategies to purchase cashflowing properties and then get back to ground up construction or even possible fix and flips. 

Thank you,Jerry Jerry, I recommend getting in touch with an experienced broker who can educate you on all the possible options in the investment space for cash-out refinances.

I am currently in a back and forth bidding situation. I wouldn't call it a bidding war. Yet! The property in question is roughly 2.5 acres. It checks all my boxes for potential. EXCEPT!... There is a home dead smack ...

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

I have done extensive research in the risks, how to structure such deals to mitigate those risks as effectively as possible, and legal considerations of each strategy. 

Ownership and profit-sharing can be split based on contributions, with you possibly earning equity through sweat equity.

Was looking to save where possible in this market but the method I proposed is not worth the consequences. looks like 20% down it is!