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Ask your employer if you can have your pay split up into three deposits, one to investments savings, one to your checking account for personal use on a daily basis, and one to an emergency account you can tap into so you don't have to tap into your investment savings.

Rae, I would keep checking the sites including FSBO, FaceBkMarktplace, and driving neighborhoods. 

Typically, I also avoid paid education because there is so much free content.

Attend in person, bid, if you win you have to pay right then via a cashiers check.

Quote from @Sarah Kensinger: I love Minoan and HostGPO also, but Minoan is free to use!

Given the property is located in the Poconos and the property is vacant more regularly as an STR there are proactive measures  you should  be taking such as making sure there are heating sources so that the plumbing does not freeze and ensuring there are no blocks in the plumbing lines with routine checks.

If you have an questions, feel free to reach out, or if you're in the area, let's grab a coffee!

Just wanted to mention that the cash out refinance funds are not tax free forever.

Felt like I was getting houses for free.