I initially looked into Baltimore, but after some research, I noticed the population has been steadily declining, so I’m not feeling as confident about that market. 

This creates an initial negative equity position that consumes the initial cash flow, sometimes for many years.

Initially, our plan was to fix the drywall leaks, clean out the property, and relist it for a small profit.

Initially, our plan was to fix the drywall leaks, clean out the property, and relist it for a small profit.

Bryson: Seller Financing OfferPurchase Terms1.Purchase Price: $215,0002.Down Payment: 20% of the purchase price, equal to $43,0003.Financed Loan Amount: $172,0004.Interest Rate: 6.5% per annum (fixed)5.Initial Amortization Schedule: 12 years (144 months)6.Balloon Payment:•At the end of 24 months, the buyer will make a balloon payment for 50% of the remaining balance of the loan.

(i.e. initial decorating and painting, bookings, rate structures, marketing, bookkeeping housekeeping, etc)? 

.🎯 Your 6-Month Timeline:Month 1: Foundation (5-7 hours/week)Morning routine: 1 hour daily market researchEvening routine: Deal analysis practiceWeekend: BP forums & networkingKey Goal: Analyze 10 deals on paperMonth 2: Education (8-10 hours/week)Complete 1 RE courseJoin 2 local REI groupsSchedule lunch breaks with agentsKey Goal: Build your initial power team listMonth 3: Systems (10-12 hours/week)Set up deal tracking systemCreate document templatesEstablish banking relationshipsKey Goal: Ready to make offersMonth 4: Lead Generation (12-15 hours/week)Drive neighborhoods after workWeekend open housesSetup automated MLS alertsKey Goal: Generate first 5 qualified leadsNow, the Owners and Brokers you deal with may not enjoy this, but you can certainly "practice" making offers.  

We were initially looking out of state for a potential move and or investment property just because the property taxes without being able to homestead, plus high cost of insurance, and harsh weather on homes made me feel like it might not be worth it.

Are there any guidelines or best practices (ie: rewiring such a property would be more valuable than updating insulation).Is it something you need to ask the insurance company about to get, or is all this determined in the initial interview with the potential insurer?

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