and the low purchase prices often mask major deferred maintenance that can be a surprise - the midwest housing stock is much older than CA, AZ, NV, etc.i'd encourage you to save up for a house hack locally and then house hack while you continue to learn and savegood luck

Syndications aren't for seasoned investors only, they are for people who have money and limited time.

To set your prices, do some research into the market, the season, the demand, local events, and what your competitors are charging.

His other course, Buy the Block, is for more seasoned investors.

@Megan BallardIt’s called Underpinning the foundation and it’s quite complicated, expensive and can be dangerous in older homes.

First timer here, I live in Seattle, WA houses here are too expensive to make a mistakes for first timer, so I am considering start small from more affordable areas, like Detroit Metro Area or Cleveland, or maybe other locations more seasoned investors can recommend. 

And if you're not a savvy contract person, have the contract form reviewed by a seasoned real estate attorney. 

A Quick fill in.. we have a Commerical Resident property with a lot of equity and we are looking to use some of the money to buy a small seasonal business that has a ton of cash flow. 

The chart details year over year  seasonality of new listings.

Since I reside in Fishtown I think I can assist a bit.Does the basement have a legal exit from the basement (Modern or Older Bilco Door/Ladder to get out)If not, the basement would not be a legal finished basement.