Renovation loans can be a fantastic tool when you're ready to explore your options.

Hi Tio, I don't think hiring a professional designer is wise as it will cut into your margins and sounds like you have a tight budget. 

Hello BiggerPockets Community,My name is Shawn Himes, and I am excited to join this vibrant network of real estate professionals.

As someone who manages over 1,200 properties, I can tell you that proper screening is where professional property managers (PMs) really shine.Here’s why working with a professional PM is worth it:Screening Expertise:Fraud in tenant applications is more common than many realize.

If you are going to start BRRRRing in Philly assemble a team of real estate professionals who can help you with market analysis, location, title and financing.

That cost us 3k to fix Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I'm exploring a few mentoring programs out there.

Instead, you could explore pulling equity out through a home equity line of credit (HELOC) or a cash-out refinance.

It is important that you hire professionals who have experience working with foreign investors.

It sounds like you’ve been doing some serious groundwork with all the reading and research, which is such a strong start to your journey toward FI and retiring by 55.It’s awesome that you’re exploring real estate as an option, even if you’re not completely sold on being a landlord yet.