Hello everyone,I'm new to real estate investing, but thanks to my logistics business, I have a substantial amount of capital to start with.

You will already be saving substantial closing costs with a private deal.

Such a scenario doesn't just bring values down by 30% but also places substantial pressure on property holders, especially when debt refinancing looms on the horizon, compelling action at these reduced market values.Here is the double whammy that increases the cash in refinance needed, the capital markets (bank lending) terrain has tightened greatly.

- Should I consider purchasing in the Midwest, where I might find more affordable properties and either pay cash or make a substantial down payment to get started sooner?

The partnership or business arrangement puts each of you in substantial risk, both legally and economically.

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I am out of the country but when I get back next week, I will reviewing all of my doc's and  I am hoping the two properties are separate and if I let Colusa go to auction or just foreclose on it, I will be able to keep my Texas property as it brings me a substantial cash flow every month.  

I have been wondering this as well.So many insurance companies have substantially increased their rates or quit insuring in FL altogether.The increased Hurricane activity is just going to make this worse.My next STR was going to be a beach house, but I am rethinking that. 

You'll get a few advantages from higher loan amount (qualifying rental income)  to substantially more income (multiple units).   

The city has attracted substantial investments from companies like Intel, Google, Honda and more driving job growth, increasing housing demand and boosting property values.