To maximize your investment, use financing options like FHA or conventional loans, analyze deals based on cash flow and cap rates, and network with local investors through REI meetups and BiggerPockets.Good luck!

Hi @Alex Lee I would avoid 203K loan and work with conventional renovation loan based on knowing you'll be forced to use 203k certified contractors which will cost more money and offer inflated pricing because they must follow 203k guidelines. 

@Jaycee Greene I am looking to buy a primary residence while I am based there, then turn it into a rental once I PCS again two years later.

We plan on starting renovations on the unit in X (I would say a date but in reality have a 2-3 month buffer), and based on this we are no longer going to be renting the unit out.

Unlike Robert K and many on this site, I judge a property based on total return.  

I've been a licensed agent here in Maine at the Augusta-based Pouliot Real Estate for the last 2 years, but began my real estate career in Savannah, Georgia (my GA license is currently inactive).

A boring slow strategy, but over time my “base hits” have started to produce some runs.

Willing to go the extra mile here based on the numbers.Thanks!!

I’ve been a member since November of 2024 and my review of Rent to Retirement was based on my experience purchasing a rental from out of state which went very well compared to other experiences I’ve had to go through.

Here’s a thought:Step back and evaluate which properties, if any, are truly worth keeping based on current performance and future potential.