Get out of your comfort zone.

The data help with the science part, but the art comes from your design vision and connections with people in market who can give you information about the areas where you are interested in investing.I have used a lot of tools, and right now I am using AirDNA and BNBCalc to get different data driven views on properties.  

CD's are designed to lag inflation, are they not?

Make sure you feel comfortable with the lease terms in case someone does need to be evicted and review the policies of Oxford House or anyone else you might rent to.

This beautiful residence is perfect for those seeking comfort, convenience, and a peaceful living environment.

And focus more on your Kitchen, Bathroom, Flooring and Paint (inside and out) for better bang for your buck on your ROI.As an Interior Designer, I've been working with realtors remotely to help update properties prior to listing. 

I'm a licensed agent in both markets, licensed general contractor in columbus and soon to be miami, I travel to capital markets and the highest interest is in ground up construction and purchasing of entitled sites. 1 million is light for downtown but you can get 8-12 story sites for that that you can put high density on. phenomenal opportunities. best market in the country. you can sweat equity by doing the zoning meetings, helping on design, etc.

Hello everyone,I am a small investor looking to finance my project.Context: we found couple of good single family lots in a subdivision and also worked with a builder to design a house for us.

If you bank at a retail bank it's likely that you could pull a cashier's check to provide  certified funds.As to the wisdom of using other people's money (that you are solely responsible for) you'd better be comfortable with repayment even if things don't work out as planned.

At that point you can decide if you want to max out on your first property or be conservative and just borrow what you feel comfortable based on the payment.