With your background in cyber security and experience in the stock market, you’re already bringing a strong foundation of analytical skills that will serve you well in this space.It sounds like you’ve done your research and are ready to take the next step—do you have a specific market or strategy in mind for your first real estate investment?

I would like to know more about your setup because this doesn't sound good.2.

Networking with Canadians who’ve invested in the U.S. sounds like a great idea.

It may sound nice to pay a 5% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no add-on fees.

Sounds like you’re in a good spot to keep growing!

Matt that is the NMLS number for the company not for you personally  sounds like your a VA or something not a licensed lender..

Sounds like 1031 to a different property and house hack from there is the way to go.

Hey Themis, it sounds like you already have a solid foundation in real estate from working in the commercial industry, so it should be a pretty smooth transition into doing your own investments.I would put a lot of focus on building out your team of contractors.

@Mike Terry sounds like a pretty good argument to go after the property, I think your question is more along how to value it, and account for the deferred maintenance. 

Low or no down, seller financing and low or no interest with a balloon payment later is the holy grail (location, building condition, market also matter but it sounds like you have all that).