It seems you might - deep down inside - be a little upset about this, but understand that for whatever reason they prefer you not attend.

I want to do this locally as I have been a long distance landlord when I moved to Florida and prefer to be more hands on.

@Tanisha Haughton This is the only way I prefer to buy. 

Your path forward is dependent on what you value most, there is no single correct path.This might not be popular opinion but I prefer to pay only a little more than the minimums on debts and then save/invest as much as possible into a variety of things, rather than paying down debts and having nothing left. 

I prefer to know the condition of the property and major systems so I can do my own estimate as an investor.

hey everyone, im Shai.i saved $45000 that im planning on investing them in real estate.im new to this world so id appreciate if anyone here could help me with telling me what is the preferred way of investing (flip, rent etc.) and why.also, i live in the states on a j1 visa, and i was wondering where i can check if there are loans avaliable for me .thank you!

I am looking for a reputable RE agent that can accompany me, preferably someone experienced with out of state investors, and who has an "inspector" mindset.

If you have any cash flow after paying the bills and setting aside funds for future expenses, you can either pull it out or (preferably) hold it for a future purchase in the checking account or in the savings account.I prefer holding funds in the savings account, even money for future purchases.

Refi is preferable if the money being accessed is for longterm purposes (ie buy/hold) and you plan to purchase another investment soon whereas a Heloc is preferable for short-term use (flip, rehab, etc.) and/or you want the ability to pull the trigger in the perhaps distant future if/when a deal presents itself.

Benjamin,Do you want to be close to work or would prefer something with a livelier feel, like downtown?