Also it would be worthwhile to speak to a financial advisor on how to best diversify your portfolio and maybe you can even use your currents investments to get loans for real estate. 

I've always gotten a signed "authorization to release loan info" from the owner on record. 

As such my market research is based on longterm rental criteria.

Completely renovated main level:* Demoed and redid kitchen with new appliances* Refinished floors and reglazed bathroom* Replaced the roofComplete demoed and finished the basement and landscaping* Replaced half bath with full and added 2 bedrooms* Replaced entire plumbing including sewer line* Added second washer dryer* installed stamped concrete patio and walkway plus fence* All new landscapingWhat was the outcome?

Any must have advice on marketing?

Yeap i have helped my OOS/International partners self manage. i can give you insights as the person on the ground

Any debt on the property is paid off as part of the sale.

Hey @Aaron Gordon congratulations on getting started on your real estate journey here in RI.Starting off with a live-in remodel is definitely a way to fast track your real estate experience.

I’m pretty sure FHA loans are assumable as well - I believe they discussed this on a podcast awhile ago. 

@Jaren Woeppel I own a management company that focuses almost exclusively on the management side for revenue and has right at 700 doors under management.