If you can show that you're experienced in the market, some traders might trust you to pull off a profitable trade even if you're not putting in as much cash.Regarding skins, being creative with your assets can help you move up the ladder.

Im still doing a market research and gulfport, MS pop up. any additional information about this place regarding landlording, property management and ideal location would help. thanks

You want a figure where you don’t care about the stock market going up or down.  

Take a free an clear property, pull half of the equity out (tax free) and invest that for example in the stock market.5k-10k in monthly income after everything sounds like 20-30 units.

I don’t know anything about the Lincoln market hopefully now that you’ve said the city name other users with Lincoln in their keyword slewrtd will chime in for you. 

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We source off-market deals, pair them with investors, and then hand hold through the rehab and city inspections when things are complete.We have existing contractor relationships and a team on the ground to keep tabs on things and keep you informed along the way. 

You will have better chances from June-Sept to make the best deal on your property based on what I have seen in the market as a Realtor. 

So the past couple years I have been flipping homes in the Myrtle Beach SC market.

I would say some of this would depend on the market.