Be a DON'T WANT-ER - always be willing and ready to walk if you can't get a good deal - And understand that you can always come back to that seller later and begin Second Stage NegotiationsAsk the 7 wordsAlways consider a subject to offerAlways ask for seller financingUse the Study Period Clause with right of possession to control properties without cashOffer seller participation - this is a great way to close dealsOffer something other cash - a note secured by your other equities, an unsecured note, a Principal only mortgage (using this technique you can offer more for the building since you are not paying interest - and as you know a direct reduction mortgage will pay off much faster.

I think condos are an awful investment, especially for your first property.You have no control over your HOA and any special assessments.I would start with a multi-family or single-family with an ADU.

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I have bought properties by signing a lease option where I took control over the property, made the needed repairs, and then got it financed to cover my cost and what I owed.

I also love the amount of control it gives me vs.

If you are going to be rehabbing the property and will need access to the capital for investment expenses, look into checkbook control- a little more advanced strategy.

To me being a limited partner or a shareholder means having no control and no decision making. 

Some areas may have rent control ordinances that restrict how much landlords can increase rent and how often they can do so.Review the lease agreement: The terms of the lease agreement signed by the landlord and tenant usually outline the conditions for rent increases.

Signage may be controlled by building codes in your area or special signage codes regarding heights, foundations, electric Lighting Etc...

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