Second, if you want a nice house in a nice part of town, you will have to pay for it, so will likely need to raise your purchase price.Third, if you want to go off-market, just know you are trading a lot of time for the possibility of maybe finding a deal.  

If so, you may be able to wholesale the property to someone (perhaps even someone in one of those $400,000 houses) in such a way that you and your grandmother come out whole.

Remember, they can always refer themselves😊Now, make it a goal to call at least 5-10 of these people EVERY day and ask a MAX OF THREE off the list below of who they know that:Just inherited a homeHad a loved one pass awayIs behind on their mortgage or tax paymentsHas a relative that can’t take care of their house anymoreHas a house they’re having trouble sellingIs facing bankruptcyKnows a probate attorneyKnows a bankruptcy attorneyetcWhy only three off the list per contact?

We live well, have a nice house which I built from the ground up and saved 200k off the top. 

My focus is on affordable housing, especially mixed-use projects that serve both residential and community needs.

Purchase price: $250,000 Cash invested: $50,000 Primary house hack.

Use the two years to learn the area and I would suggest as soon as you can, find a duplex and start a house hack. 

Clarify your strategy—whether it's rentals, flips, or house hacking—and build a team of agents, lenders, and contractors.

Hello All,We are building  a house for sale and need to decide on the kitchen layout.

The house is a smaller colonial with 3 beds and 1.5 baths.