While it's true that you could do what HomeRoom does yourself, it would take a lot of time, effort and a moderate level of market by market expertise, especially if you're an out of state investor like me.

It can be done for new build but not rehab since all rehabs are different. 

It looks easy, right?

You can definitely do it.

But even if you want to do large deals, you need comparable reps.Technology has made it easy to "analyze" deals.

You might need to build that skillset to show those family/friends you are able to do it.

@Hiyun Park only experienced investors can DIY everything in Class C Midwest areas like Detroit, Cleveland, St Louis, etc.Hopefully the info below will help you:-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

Hi Yong,I'm an investor, also living out of province like yourself.

Yes you can do HELOCS on investment properties as long as it's not a multi unit.

How does a sub2 deal facilitate mortgage fraud when the gov tells you how to do it legally?