Day 1: Securing the Property & PlanningIf you’re getting ready to rehab a house, the first thing you need to do is lock it down and get your paperwork in order.🔹 Step 1: Secure the HouseBefore anything else, slap a lockbox on the door and get some keys made.

I am based in New Zealand and own 4 properties here, but keen to explore investing in the US. 

Lets say i have found a property that im interested in what do i need to get together to get an approval for a Hard Money Loan.Thx for future replies!

TLDR: Quicken (quickbook’s little brother) is super easy, cheap, and still overkill for someone with less than 20 properties.

I am an experienced investor having done properties with partners and alone.

Quote from @Chris Seveney: Quote from @Jeffrey Farkas: I bought a property in a foreclosure auction.

I’d like to discuss it with a realtor, but I’m worried that if I disclose the deal, the realtor could bid against me on the property.

Does anyone have experience with buying rental or STR property there or have a connection there that I could speak to?

It was my first property purchase, and ZERO regrets.

You may get better results by purchasing a duplex, triplex, or fourplex.Here's a guide that describes what good cash flow looks like and how to analyze a property.