South and South East is less expensive, but you're not going to get the appreciation and my impression is it's not as good a tenant base.

Always had to jump through hoops but always had it based on the property / asset

Based on some of the research done, I am inclined towards starting out with a small multi family investment property (2-4 multi family home).

Hey everyone,I’m Luke, a new investor based in St.

One challenge was getting the hotel occupancy up after renovation since no one had booked or stayed in years so there was no existing guest base.

@Vincent WeselakIt’s a good idea to get an estimate for your insurance costs upfront since this can vary based on the property type and location, and it’s a key factor in evaluating your cash flow. 

The drop and Swap is about all we use here due to the confiscatory tax rates based on sale price.

I have taken numerous courses in RE and am passionate about learning more I am based out of West TX- Midland/Odessa area

If a single-family owner-occupied property is worth $400,000 - I wouldn't invest more than $280,000 (70%) in a note secured by the property.ITV takes priority over desired yield - so even if the note discounts to $350,000 based on desired yield, the investor still won't go beyond their maximum ITV. 

I’ll definitely make that a priority as I build my team.I also appreciate your point about using different contractors based on the scope of work.