I have funds and resources to help close deals.

We don't recommend relying solely on an agent as they're out of the picture after the closing.

Las Terrenas in the Samana peninsula is a good choice but I have a small thing for Bayahibe, close to la Romana.You can find property that are half the price of Punta Cana's and that you can rent around 80% of the year.

A good Realtor will add more than 6% to your ultimate closing price.That said, your pricing is also likely too high or within what one would see on the MLS.

If you are looking for a place to move yourself before beginning investing, I think you have made a great choice in choosing Virginia over Maryland or DC in terms of the local metro area.

Same goes for communities like Meridanville and Moores Mill, which are located 10 miles north and northeast of downtown Huntsville, respectively.In any case, you’d be buying in more affordable suburbs/towns that are still close enough to Huntsville to benefit from the economic and industry tailwinds you mentioned.

I can bring 200-300k in down payment to that closing.

If eviction takes three months, I would set the closing date for 4-5 months so I have time to complete the evictions and still conduct my inspections after.I would ask Seller to sign a master lease, giving me authority over the property during the time we are under contract for the sale.

You have a choice when doing an arbitrage to be responsible for little to nothing when it comes to maintenance and repairs or budget for maintenance and repairs as if it's your property (keeping your tenants satisfied). 

And there are ways to cure other than paying the note in full.This is a common problem these days - not enough understanding, discussion and disclosure throughout the transaction: regarding the acquisition, the disposition, with the seller and with the end buyer.I have a law and title office and we have closed thousands and thousands of sub to/wraps.