Finding good deals is nearly impossible with the prices, tenant laws, and taxes working against us.Since you’re considering the Midwest, I’d definitely suggest keeping Detroit on your radar.

My thought is is use the Rent Ready feature of reporting his payment history to the credit bureau so it can work in his favor as a trade line, but I'm wondering if this is an unnecessary added step since he can already pull transactions on his bank side. 

I agree with Nathan for his situation of owning 12 properties, but for someone just getting started I wouldn't suggest getting locked in with the one-time fee.

If you’re looking for a reason NOT to take a particular action, you will always finds it Although I started investing in foreclosures in ‘78, I didn’t buy my first Note (a 2nd DOT) until 1989.What a wonderful, wild ride that was! 

I would suggest that you find some local meet-ups in your area and start attending. 

My only suggestion is to focus and not try to do everything. 

So thepointsguy calculator would suggest that you still use the credit card at 2.5%.  

I'd suggest choosing an area that looks like it has potential and then spend your spare time just driving around.

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I'm looking for a team, an agent that with knowledge both on/off market deals/neighborhoods insight.....good GC, efficient and can accommodate multiple jobs and property manager with that is experience in section 8 housing.Appreciate hearing from you.Matthew,I’d also suggest adding Chicago to the list.