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With that being said, there's very few that will do <$100,000If you don't find a local bank/credit union to do it for you, feel free to PM me

Quote from @Courtney Dettlinger: Your equity is not a savings account from which you can withdraw for free.

I think any seller without much knowledge of being the lender would appreciate the added benefits and hassle free approach using a third party.

I’ve built a 12-door portfolio here since 2019, and it’s been one of the best decisions I’ve made in real estate.If you’d like to dive deeper into Detroit-specific strategies or need some pointers on how to get started, feel free to reach out!

Feel free to reach out if you have more questions specific to Indy.Best regards,Keagan

For example, incorporating energy-efficient solutions and smart home technology has been a game-changer in similar markets, especially when paired with features like office spaces that cater to remote workers.As for potential add-ons, corporate housing partnerships are a brilliant suggestion!

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The time back will free up more time to increase your active income, or acquisition of more rentals to get you more cashflow (passively or actively).

Quote from @Nathan Gesner: Unkempt lawns, trashy or broken down vehicles, mattresses and trash on empty lots, boarded up houses, bars on windows, dealers and hookers on the corners, the lack of stores or gas stations, occupied properties are dilapidated, etc.Or when Google maps shows stuff like this: If those are drug zombies, as they appear to be, that's an "F" class neighborhood where nobody pays rent and structure burnouts are common.