As you know, real estate is a relatively illiquid investment so you want to be really sure about what you are getting into before you pull the trigger. 

I would also like to follow a similar model as yours - OOS, build a team, research and pull the trigger. 

My unit had lead all over it but we went through the process and now have a lead compliance cert (basically means that there's lead in the property but it's all encapsulated and safe).

Hello, I am looking to purchase my 1st property and I guess I just wanted to run it by others before I pull the trigger.

I have an opportunity to pick up a place in this town of Rock Hill, NY and wondered if there were any BP’ers nearby that could help be my boots on the ground if I pulled the trigger on this one.

Best case scenario, you refi all teed up at closing, then pull the trigger when it's time.

The setup, legal and continuing compliance costs alone will eat into most, if not all, of your profits. 

My question is this -- does a refinance trigger a tax assessment by the town?

My question is this -- does a refinance trigger a tax assessment by the town?

Mentioning anything to a lender in terms of using it as an investment can trigger them to be leery of the loan and require a larger down payment.