We would really like to avoid selling our home because we have excellent long term renters and the property value is climbing.

Check with a local portfolio lender to see if they have the same kind of product.

I am a product of parents that dealt with substance abuse so I know first hand the need and have a passion to help people in this area.What are some of the challenges that you have dealt with, what are some of the most common mistakes?

I would think if the seller agrees, then you have a better product to sell and for more money.

I would think if the seller agrees, then you have a better product to sell and for more money.

What kind of investing strategy are you looking for and what are the products?

Don’t register but simply call a broker with one of those firms who specializes in the product type you’re looking for and set up a brief meeting.

As long as your rents are good and you're getting the types of properties and tenants you want, this simplifies THINKING about it such that you don't need some crazy calculator and excel sheet to do the analysis on the purchase side.My view is that is much better time and thought energy spent on the actual construction as there are a thousand ways to control costs and bring value in a rehab.

If I don't have the right product, I'll send it to the person that does - while reminding them of what I've got that they don't.

Check out the book @David Greene wrote as an excellent blueprint to investing out of State.