If you are a real estate agent who wants to work with investors but can't seem to make any solid connections here on BiggerPockets, these five things might be the reasons why:1.

However it is important to remember to make sure you have a plan to pay that loan down and not allow that credit card debt to climb back up.

I forged ahead, moved into the house and used credit cards to partially improve the property before they maxed out. 

I use Stessa for accounting, I love it, it links right to my bank account/credit card accounts and I can assign purchases to different properties and units of the property for multi-unit properties and at the end of the year I have a simple report to give my tax professional 

I'm looking to purchase a five-bedroom home.

You can sidestep most of the headaches if you stick to these five golden rules:- Know Your Market Inside OutTake time to research neighborhoods, property values, and what buyers are looking for.

In contrast, single-family homes attract families with children, who stay an average of five years and take care of the property.

Be prepared to show a lease, some utility bill, or credit card statement showing you live somewhere else.

Green card/Student/etc etc permits/visa. 

Cincinnati is a well-established city supported by five Fortune 500 companies, which sustains a strong local economy.