Again, the Peoria property may work for a local hands on investor.  

Quote from @Oliver Martinez: Quote from @Arsen Atanasovski: Detroit hands down! 

Since they are public numbers theres absolutely no protection for us from fraud.When submitting my accord for proof of insurance that goes directly from carrier to customer, not through my hands, unfortunately people have committed fraud with that number too.

I hand wrote letters to properties in distress.  

It’s super relatable, especially since your friend is around the same age and also just getting started.Also, as someone who works closely with newer investors, especially those with busy careers like your friend, I’d love to share some insight on how she can diversify her income while keeping it relatively hands-off.

I would rather have cash investments on hand versus a paid off mortgage.  

Yes, I knew everything to the last detail because I spent those hours before hand doing my homework, getting the data and the data told me what to do, what not to do, and how to do it, to what level. 

Therefore your buyer pool is generally limited to the most unsophisticated buyers or those who are well capitalized with a lot of cash on hand and can waive the contingencies and effectively complete their diligence on an initial walk through tour of the property.

I have been in the lending space for a handful of years now and recently had the opportunity to open up my new branch in the great community of Fargo. 

I’ve realized basically every one of these signs I’ve seen is either hand written or just not professional looking at all they say “we buy houses cash” and have a number underneath .