An article from The Mortgage Reports explains:“The amount you need to put down will depend on a variety of factors, including the loan type and your financial goals.

Bigger Pockets is a great place to learn and connect with fellow investors.If you’re looking to invest long distance, I definitely recommend building your core-4 team.

Seems doable, depending on a few factors will determine what the right product is for you.

Quote from @Trent Reeve: well, a company would have to 50 states and build in integration functionality for 50 different systems.

Her husband is also a GC who can help build additional units as needed if you get something that can fit an ADU.

Focus on building cash flow and equity while targeting value-add opportunities to transition into shopping centers and strip malls over time.Good luck!

BP has done such a great job of promoting SFR investing to the masses, that those masses have pushed up real estate prices to where it's now DIFFICULT to cashflow right away.Keep going, but understand you won't get rich in real estate overnight - it's a long-term wealth building strategy.For the short-term, recommend joining a few in-person investor meetings if possible, otherwise online ones.

The house will need a new fence soon, so I'll have to factor that into the scenario.I'm not sure which choice is the best option for me.

You will need to build the relationship.  

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