I've heard that credit unions are often more flexible with lending requirements once you get 10+ properties under your belt (portfolio loans and such).A couple of questions:- Is there any advantage to working with a bank local to the (out-of-state) market you plan to invest in, or is a local bank or credit union okay?

I already have the foreclosure on my record if I add bankruptcy that may effect my goals in the future to create a business in real estate.Also should I get my real estate license to add as a tool to my arsenal belt ?

I would expect that these explanations can vary pretty significantly when described by someone who is just starting out vs. someone who has a few notes under their belt, to someone who has scaled their business; the more responses the better!

You mentioned that you read the new BRRRR book, and I agree with the fact that if you use that equity from selling and put that into BRRRR properties then you could potentially keep using that money to get more and more properties under your belt.

As Apple builds its new campus and Dell continues to expand that "tech belt" is prime for rental properties.

If it is not something that is affordable for the landlord to provide as a pass through expense, then we would just deal with it like we did in other places.To add, a couple places provided an old snow blower and a giant bag of salt.

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $56,000

Cash invested: $56,000

I purchased 2 units south of McDonough Georgia cash in overall good condition...

As I am new to REI and have no experience under my belt, I couldn't help but feel like it would be beneficial to do so.I currently live in Raleigh, NC, but for a number of reasons, I am actively pursuing a move to the Wilmington, NC market.

I have zero deals under my belt.

Can you use some fixall and a belt sander to level it out a bit?