If you plan to expand your portfolio, starting with a 4-plex might provide a stronger foundation for future investments.It's also worth consulting with a local real estate agent or financial advisor who specializes in investment properties to get personalized advice based on your financial situation and market conditions.Best of luck with your investment!

As someone who is still learning the ropes in real estate investment, I'm not entirely sure what an experienced investor would estimate for these rehab costs, especially with the intention of selling the property, not renting it.Could anyone provide me with some ballpark figures for a rehab like this?

You can also provide the appraiser a list of improvements you have made to the property for reference. 

Hi Michael, I have lenders who can provide financing starting at $50,000, so the idea that a minimum purchase needs to be between $75,000 and $100,000 is a misconception.

After a tenant moves in, we normally call to verify with the utility provider that the tenant has setup their own utility accounts. 

I want to use Bigger Pockets products (or others like it), but it seems they don't provide coverage for PR, which is a shame.

Spenser, Keep It Simple...let the current owner provide you a tenant free property. 

If this has not been provided, I would be looking at a different agent (or even going flat fee and saving yourself the 3% listing agent fee which you could apply to the sale and still not be any further behind).

Unfortunately, many landlords are hesitant to rent to these migrants due to their circumstances.Given our personal connection to this issue, my aunt and I believe we can make a positive impact by providing housing for these migrants.

In any case, you can always find a mentor by providing value to someone in order to speed up the learning curve.