Hi @Damon Diddit I would avoid Newark at all costs. 

I am looking for advice from people who have done this in the past.

Personalities and business practices vary widely.Lesson 3: Be willing to pivot to avoid potential future concerns, and know that a small win, or breaking even is better than a total loss.Lesson 4: Commercial loan process was great to learn and now I have built a relationship with a commercial lender.

Check what you need and get them sorted now—future you will thank you.I know, not the most exciting part of the process, but trust me, this sets the stage for a smooth rehab.

That was the right move for us at the time, but let me tell you, boy oh boy does it hurt every time I realize i sold a 3 bed 2.5bath home in dublin schools that I bought for under $200K...its the one that got away and honestly will haunt me forever...or until i go back and get it again...but seriously find a way to keep that thing fo the long term especially with that rate. 

There's actually some deeper nuance here than just the holding period. 

Hi BiggerPocket community,This.is Michael, currently a partner of Coldwell Banker UAE.Just want to introduce myself to this community and proactively will be sharing more about investments in the real estate market here in Dubai.

You also will really have to look at your market.  

It may take a while, but keep at it.

But here’s the big question: what really makes a contractor stand out?