I bought an online real estate pre-license course on Black Friday 2017 and passed my state exam 2/9/18. 

@Wendy Black You can re-finance and get your equity out of the property.

I know I am a 3rd degree black belt.

Hi Ricardo Welcome to  Connecticut MarketBidgeport is a good market depending the area like any market you can be in a nice are and 2 more  blocks down you'll be in a war zone but the best part is that bridgeport has the most affordable market compare with the others cities closed to NYC like norwalk not even talk about Stamford here the taxes are little high but  the income compensate that be careful with Real Estate Agent that says they are Investor Friendly and they just want you to buy at high price so they get a good commission but over all bridgeport is a big city trying to get betterbest area is black rock but is expensive, Hallow are is good for cash flow but a lot of the area is hot zone, east side war zone but could be some ok section, north end on the border of Trumbull nice are, east end like Stafford ave and Connecticut ave this are in this days is war zone. all of this areas and what I said about them are my point of view so you can see what others investor says about it wish you the best on your investment and see you on the top :-)

black and everything!

Outside of work, I’m an avid traveler that has visited 54 countries (and love hearing travel tips), a martial arts fan with black belts in two martial arts, and I read a book every week (and always love good reading suggestions).How did I get involved with real estate?

@Matt Charette a good place to start your networking would be the Black Diamond meetups hosted by @Ann Bellamy - they have a Worcester meetup (and a Waltham one) where you might be able to find some new friends to help you navigate this deal.

Firstly, the basement walls' color was black / dark gray and we discussed on the phone that they will use some neutral color for it.

Having cash is always a great option, particularly in black swan events.

All meters already present, space for furnace already made.This work would include running black pipe, adding ductwork and returns, installing furnaces and AC unit and any other required plumbing.