You have to find some financing and get a pre-approval loan letter that states how much you are able to lender and how long it will take to get it.  

It will be insightful for those with ski chalets as well.

I suggest meeting with some people from BP and attending some local REIA meetings to network its the only way to get your feet wet (dont just stick your toe in)  lol.I havnt found my first deal yet buy am working hard and trying to network with more people to biuld up a solid team and suggest you do the same, make sure you have a solid team behind you and sky's the limit.

Option 1 - 15 yr loanrefi my current 230K 4.375% 30 yr loan by putting in 70K and getting a 160K 15yr loan at 2.8 apr. 

Now we can look on Google Earth to check the address for a pre-check of a house. 

I think, my short term goal is to find a mentor to help me find  and navigate that first deal. ( purchasing a pre-building condo and selling that one apartment  after the building is finished) Long Island city, NEW YORK Please contact me!!! 

This house Last sold: Apr 1996 for $10,000. 

You then review it with the tenant to verify the contents and learn any other pertinent matters about their relationship with the landlord (i.e. the landlord has been discounting their rent by $50 because they mow the lawn).In your instance, you may need to interview the tenants and fill-in blanks on a pre-drafted estoppel or prepare one from the interview and return for signatures attesting the contents (the estoppel should be witnessed).  

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I was quoted at 16% apr on $55k for repairs.