Initially I began my investing career looking into fix and flips, then shifted my attention to the Notes side of the business.

Of course you could always supply that equity initially and replace it with a mezz note once the primary note is in place.

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If the property is listed, they get paid by the listing broker, on the initial sale.  

I've noticed that you favor 100% cash down on the first one to achieve the same thing.I'm just suggesting an INITIAL 25% down, rather than John Armando's suggested 20%.100% cash-out refi will then be that little bit easier.

Based on my initial review of the law, the mobile home may or may not be considered personalty.

Hi All,Just wanted to initiate a discussion and see the feedback on an investment project i am looking into.I am based in the Cayman Islands and researching the possibility of investors working with me on rented apartments.

Low initial investment that I can make some minor improvements to and rent without feeling like I have a ton of money tied up into it.Wilson, Yes the taxes are really high.  

Repairs-  You cannot modify the property in any way so with some utilities requiring inspections before service can be initiated, any required repairs cannot be doneYou can have an inspector do a visual inspection and have a plumber do a pressure test which can identify some issues

I'm currently working in Finance in the Chicago area - with hopes of branching out into real estate investing in the next year or so in the Milwaukee market area (hometown) - initially buy and hold rentals.With no previous experience in real estate, over the last few months, I have been taking advantage of the information presented on various podcasts (primarily Bigger Pockets, of course!)