Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

In this market, is it wise to invest in real estate right now?

Best of luck with your investing and hopefully you find all of the advice or answers your look for in here!

In both states, the transfer taxes are typically paid by the seller, but terms may vary.

Speak with the Community Manager, or try to meet with one or more board members to gauge their attitudes on your investing ideas.Very Important:  check to see if there are any current or in-the-works special assessments. 

It works for you but one of the most important factors is that you find willing investors to participate and not everybody can do that.I personally wouldn't invest that way either because I believe that, by trying to mix lifestyle and investment, you neither get a the best lifestyle property nor the best investment.

Typically, you’ll need a promissory note (outlining the loan terms, interest rate, repayment schedule, etc.) and either a deed of trust or mortgage to secure your interest in the property.

You can put a little as 5% down payment for conventional or 3.5% for FHA.Alternative way, is to acquire the 2nd property as an investment property with conventional, while putting 15%-25% down payment.

Short-term rentals have become an increasingly popular investment strategy for real estate investors to increase wealth and passive income.

However, the article notes that the typical line offered is between $1M and $5M.