Originally posted by @Robyn Henderson:A strategy that I would be comfortable in is pull 1 mil HELOC and buy 2 or 3 triplex or quads in the up and coming area of the Bronx or E.N.Y Brooklyn which go on the mls for about 750k- 1mil putting 20% down on each which would leave me with equity in the cobble hill building and money in the HELOC as just in case money...And with a small cash flow from the new builds after paying the HELOC and the icing would be the appreciation the area's are experiencing ...

Hello @Alex Miller,I understand that Denver is a tough market to start your investment portfolio in. I

I closed shop a couple years ago to get back on track with other life events but now eager and driven to get back in. I

We feel the same about the potential of Augusta and I do understand what happens to a community once Cyber (or genrally tech) guys come in. I

When I've put that clause in I have written it "buyer reserves the right to assign the contract to another buyer approved by seller" or something like that.  

What's more important than the market you choose to buy in is what and how you choose to buy in the market.

There were other issues involved with the maintenance dept and my property which is why she stepped in. I

It is also recommended that you take a walk or drive through your neighborhood to see what other have got going on their exteriors: this can be both inspirational and educational if “fitting in” is a concern of yours.

The market value of this house is around $650,000-$750,000 for the type of house and area we live in. I

Then you would have a condo collecting rental income and a home to live in. I