I suggest that you first identify your goals and decide on the approach you want to take.

Consistent with our strategy to identify and break ground on multiple sites, we continue to evaluate other locations in Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas.

Consider options such as adding to down payments, reserves, or investing in other income-producing assets aligned with your financial goals.Next StepsTalk to Lenders: Discuss your financing options with lenders, including the possibility of a cash-out refinance or HELOC on your CT property, and explore the 10% down payment product for your next purchase.Real Estate Market Research: Identify potential markets or properties that fit your investment criteria, whether for house hacking in Las Vegas or remote ownership.Consult Professionals: Engage with a real estate agent, tax advisor, and possibly a financial planner to ensure your investment strategy aligns with your long-term goals and financial health.By leveraging your existing equity, navigating financing options, and resolving tax matters, you can position yourself and your girlfriend to successfully expand your real estate portfolio this year. 

I recommend that you first identify a strategy for your investment and make sure that the market you choose supports it.

The other aspect is identifying what I call "Ugly Inventory" so that you find homes that can still pass an appraisal and not be "Subject to" so that you can do some TLC with repairs/renovations to borrow off of the ARV.

Look into a skip tracing company without a long-term, high-priced monthly commitment, and flexible pricing that returns, landline numbers, wireless numbers, and emails, all sorted and identified.

If you're not familiar with the area and are looking for a place to begin your search, the below hot list will help refine your search.Today, our goal is to identify different submarkets within “the Poconos” that serve the short term rental community and its demand.

After really listening to the BP podcasts and reading these forums, I am learning and identifying all of these different strategies.

Plumbing, tree pruning, land slope, electrical, and many other major issues can be identified with an inspection.

Last night, I learned that there's a problem with the home: during the inspection, six gas leaks were identified, and repairing them will cost approximately $7,500 in labor and materials.