Bottom line - there have been a number of challenges in Cape Coral over the last couple of years. 

If there's a family member or friend in a similar situation, and you can both align on the initial plan (location, home type, price, usage/occupancy, etc) you can pretty easily get a co-ownership agreement in place and even a joint mortgage.The benefit here is it might open up your ability to buy a larger place in a nicer area which could lead to a faster rate of appreciation and overall better living environment. 

It's laborious, messy - but it was far less damaging/challenging than the photos found on the internet...even with plastered walls.  

In a city like Philly, you will face many challenges - you need to learn the market and know the neighborhood and the block and make sure all of your numbers are within reason, you need very reliable contractors, you need a to understand the permit process, you need to be familiar with market expectations. 

Challenges?

Challenges?

NC is a great market for your goals, however it will be challenging to find inventory that has much cash flow; many people who toss money into multifamily here do it to avoid the tax bill + take the 10 year runway of growth.How much SHF RE do you currently have?

What are your current goals or challenges in real estate?

If we had just paid her the others could have challenged.

So, I am truly coming into this blind... but excited and optimistic and ready for a new challenge/adventure!