It saved me when things got real (hello, crazy boyfriend with trust issues).Security Deposit: Non-NegotiableOne full month of rent as a security deposit (at the very least!)

I have been in real estate full time since 2012, started investing in Sober Living homes in 2019 and we now have 62 of them across 14 different states.

I lived well below my means, worked a full time job for years while doing this on the side, persisted when others did not... and now I am enjoying the fruits of my labor.  

My husband and his partners sold their company, and he is transitioning out of full time employment there in the next couple of months.  

Alternatively, once you have a full time job (or an employment contract), you should be able to qualify for a loan and utilize a Down Payment Assistance program.

It's a matrix where you'll want to find something that is on the spectrum that is in alignment with your risk tolerance and understanding. 

Remember, I sent a signed and amended the agreement on November 28th, sent it to them for signature, received confirmation of their receipt, wired funds, requested multiple times they send me the fully executed agreement, never received a fully executed copy back from them and finally was questioned by them yesterday as to why I altered the agreement (meaning there was no meeting of the minds since it's therefore proven that they didn't even look at it).I have rescinded my offer to enter into a contract with Estate Legal for lead generation services and am now seeking a full refund, including my cost of wiring the funds. 

I have one that is a good fix-it man, but I'm doing a full gut reno and I need help removing a cast iron sewer stack and rough-in 2 bathrooms and kitchen to this new stack.

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