But I’ve seen enough people wrestle their way through this to know that once you’re on the other side, it’s like taking a deep breath after holding it underwater for too long.- Dennis & Jasper

I work with tons of investors, both local and out of state and 1 very common problem I see that is holding new investors back from getting a deal is 1 simple thing... getting stuck on the list price.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

I have a few for cash flow but I prefer equity - which I live in the Washington DC area so you are not going to be getting cash flowing rentals off the bat but if you hold them for 20 years you will not be complaining. 

No excessive fees upfront or during holding period4.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Dallas.

You would want to know if anything was ever built on the land (maybe a house burned down) because if there was a house then you would have potentially buried septic or oil.Buying and holding a lot for the future with topographical issues is only worth it if the price is negligible IMO.

I've done deals like this where I've had the seller hold a small second, subordinated to the banks 1st position mortgage, with payments to the seller deferred until balloon payment which I make coterminous with the bank's mortgage.4.) 

If you are doing a BRRRR the rehab for a rental you intend to hold might be different than a flip you intend to sell.

Very high risk and nearly impossible to make the numbers work for long term buy and holds even back in 2017-2021 when rates were favorable.