Thats going to determine some of the decision making I'd think - you could always partially pay down the loan to achieve cash flow or breakeven or even a little relief - could be the best move if you think the property is well located and an otherwise good long term investment

Despite these challenges, we achieved a substantial profit.

Despite these challenges, we achieved a substantial profit.

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What is what you would like to achieve and track?

Are you only targeting owner occupied sub-to?   

There are many large hospitals in the area where it can be a great leverage to buy real estate and use it to target travel nurses.

Partner Driven added value to the Carriage Lane deal by investing $15,000 in targeted renovations.

This can be achieved through a process called "note selling" or "note assignment" to a note buyer (investor).The terms of the note (interest rate, monthly payments, duration) are crucial as they determine the value of the note to the buyer. 

Also have a niche market that I am targeting,  However, because I live in Long Beach, CA, I am very interested in developing relationships with other real estate investors, agents, brokers, and lenders in the area.