For the community development dept, you'll need proper plans (architect), site survey, permits, etc. when you're ready. 

I am still pretty new to the area but I am ready to jump in and start investing in multi-families in the Albany and surrounding areas. 

If you want to do it yourself, be ready to answer text messages at 3 AM, solve problems within a 2 hour window, deal with contractors who aren’t able to “turn” a vacancy quick enough, and guests who want “instant” gratification.  

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Let people know you’re buying when you get ready to buy.

I'd issue a notice of non renewal, do the work that's needed to get the property rent ready and find a solid tenant that will help you get to your goals. 

He likely needs to stay where he is, save up money for a downpayment on his own, and buy when HE is ready.He's not ready. 

Hi all,First time post as I get ready for my first investment. 

My PM quotes me and does the work on my buys to get them rent-ready and then manages them and I'm local but they do the same for many out of state investors as do many Property managers in Milwaukee such as Citywide Rentals, Welcome Home Milwaukee or MKE Leasing. 

Ready or not, gonna find you and make you mine.