Would love to connect and be a resource to you anyway that I can - I'm a realtor, and investor in the area and have some tips & tricks you can implement into your business and see if it helps! 

It is not a scam, but you will have a very hard time finding a deal that is worth working with them, and frankly you are going to have to find someone that does not understand at all what their property is worth and get them to accept a super lowball offer to make it worth it. even then their points and fees will eat up so much that getting the 10% down loan will have a much much higher profit margin.

Any advice on securing financing for potential buyers would be greatly appreciated.Personal Experiences: If you’ve owned, sold, or rented out a geodome, I’d love to hear about your challenges, successes, and any tips you might have for marketing or managing this type of property.Thanks in advance for your insights!

Just a few tips to look into but it usually takes some time to gain steam on your first listing so be patient and keep analyzing the local compeition /your own listing. 

Fast! 

They rarely have an over-leveraged emergency or catastrophe.Of course they will not grow as fast as the investor using leverage and NOT over-leveraging. 

The reason I ask is that knowing the fast movers of the area may help you choose your project.Lastly, what kind of renovation budget have you established, and is it an upfront budget, or will you be contributing to it over the time that you live in the property and renovate it? 

Thank you everyone for taking the time for the replies.

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Majority of clients I work with today need proximity to NYC and are looking to fast track their real estate investing Journey.