go to local meetups, they should have some here or try meetup app or eventbrite. continue to network and that can help you execute your plans.

Inflation continues to be elevated, even if it's under the 2022 levels. 

Work with a tax expert and real estate attorney to finalize the deal and navigate zoning or financing complexities.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

It's so bad that my last purchase was in Indiana, which was my first OOS investment, and likely will continue to look there if the market doesn't improve here.  

Despite higher interest rate environment, there's reasonable probability inflation will still continue - thus increase hard asset valuation.

I don't believe we'll continue to see that trajectory moving forward over the next 4 (you never know though!)... 

;(- if as-is value is less then the balance on the mortgage + arears OOOPS you need to have the owner work with the bank, you as the investor buyer AND a short sales expert often an agent work the tedious and usually failing short sale process. 

Two, you'll have a much easier time obtaining a mortgage product if you have a track record of W2 income.In the meantime, continue implementing the strategies you mentioned: save religiously, build your credit, pay any existing debt owed, etc.

I personally would rather just continue with the second bank, why go back to the first one.

@Jonathan Klemm my hope is to continue to look for opportunities, primarily multi-family but also SFR.