Pros/cons/forecasts/fears/warnings etc.Thanks in advance!

This may alleviate some of her fears. 

Hello BP members,I'm a fairly new investor.I have one sfh.I bought cash here in Hudson valley NY.I rehabbed myself and am now renting it out,tenants are on their second year lease,things are fairly well,very good cash flow since I own free and clear.Im ready to move ahead.i have so many questions but will ask one for fear of confusing everyone.So I hear and read constantly that hard money is an option ( or heloc or he,loan)My aim is to buy at least two sfhs at once and rehab and hold.I hear hard money lenders will allow you to spread the down payments on each also supply rehab funding etc.After all is complete I understand the next step to be rate and term refi.My confusion is will it justify doing so even though a conventional lender will ask for down payments and closing costs for each home separately when trying to refi the homes now that they are in good condition?

It was interesting to watch how the speaker dealt with people struggling with their own self limiting mindsets and fear. 

I've learned a lot, or so I think, just haven't applied the knowledge yet and frankly I am still fearful.

Feel free to pm me or call me & maybe I can help you on your fears:0  Investing in out of state real estate can be daunting....all the numbers, however, if you find a person who takes time to assist you, it is not that hard.I try to help everyone I talk to, whether they purchase from me & the company I work with or from someone else.Education, patience, asking questions makes this process so much easier!

We're a little fearful of pulling the trigger until we know more, but I had an idea that might ease us into the rental game.The idea that came to me recently involves my in-laws.

If the investor doesn't buy it, it's just lost effort and money to me.Add in the fear that you will be asking for a discounted commission on the listing (almost always a bad idea) and the distrust that you'll buy the good deal and then FSBO it, lease option it or list it with someone else and very few are truly willing to work with flip investors.While it is true that most agents don't understand what an investor really needs in a deal, most "investors" don't ever really invest in a meaningful way. 

He returned 90 minutes later.The neighbor was arrested for Stalking with credible Threat.30 days in jail, some huge restraining orders for my tenant, and several years of probation for the neighbor.But here's where it gets interesting (a few months later) and what I found out today.We have been told by the neighbors friend that not only is the racist SOB dying, but a little about the case.He had decided from the start to plead not guilty after he was arrested.

Don't know the terms of the offer or if an agent was engaged in the transaction, but this is a case where DIY fails due to insufficient understanding.The offer should have NOT been on a standard residential form, but used a Commercial Property FormThat form gives the opportunity to require the seller [x]  To deliver the property vacant.OR on the standard form, to add that contingency Without that, the BUYER is required (in Calif at least) to perform a NO Fault Eviction and that means relocation fees will be awarded to the tenant.I fear this was a DIY purchase and you're on the hook for the consequences.