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

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Eventually you'll start developing relationships with people in the market that will bring you off market deals, but they have to believe that you can close the deal.

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

We can get a 7/1 ARM at 5.35% with $12,000 in closing costs or 6% with $7,100 in closing costs.

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.  

So for her, the fees of 3% at closing and 1.5% per year is a steal vs paying $400,000.

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

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

Insurance companies are taking a close look at building materials, quality, and updates.