I'm curious to dive deeper into the Santa Fe market and would love to learn from those with local experience. I've primarily worked with single-family residential properties in Albuquerque. I’m newer to Santa Fe thoug...

So they are good paying retail.. we had 5 to 7 offers on each project .

It's that simple.Doesn't hurt to have real hardwood floors and A/C as well.

You can offer whatever you think is appropriate and message the seller with your reasoning.

We have a 3% rate so dont want to refi but the property has appreciated quite a bit so would like to tap into that equity to fund our next deal.I am having some trouble finding lenders that offer helocs on investment properties.Does anyone know of any banks and/or lenders that do helocs on investments?

if your offer is accepted and you close, who is going to manage it for you? 

Investing in Wisconsin and Illinois is a great move—both states offer solid opportunities for multifamily and single-family rentals.If you’re looking to connect with like-minded investors or agents, I’d recommend joining local real estate meetups or REIA groups in the areas you’re targeting.

Best of luck as you start your real estate journey.

They often offer updated owner records, pre-foreclosure data, and more targeted lists for specific markets.

You can try to attend virtual events, many real estate meetups and events offer virtual options.