Also, I have heard about the benefits of having an LLC set up to manage rental properties but not sure if this is advisable at my stage (e.g., not a lot of properties to manage).

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However, the process was extremely cumbersome, communication was inefficient, and the loan fees were inflated compared to other deals I have seen from fellow investors.We will be ready to begin the refinance stage of our next project in the coming days, as renovation is finishing up and we are screening tenants.

It could be possible to still negotiate a purchase depending on the stage of foreclosure it is in. 

I’m debating whether to furnish the shared areas or just stage them for photos and viewings.

I'm a recent law school graduate in the beginning stages of my real estate investing journey. 

It is a bit painful, but I commit to staging--unwaveringly. 

Hello All,My wife and I are in the early stages of our real estate investment journey, and we’ve been focusing on the Memphis market.

Far too many get stuck in the "paralysis by analysis" stage, thinking they just don't know enough to get started.

Sellers who are in financial distress or dealing with a property in poor condition might be more open to this type of arrangement if it helps them get back on their feet.The key to making this work is transparency and clear communication.