Where Saved MoneyThe CabinetsWe used the base product line by Wolf called Wolf Classic.

We're going to have to do some upgrades to the unit to get the next set of tenants so we're currently saving up to be able to do that before we stop renewing their lease.

I have a cousin who lives in Lincoln Park...and I am becoming more and more interested in creative financing options such as the service you provide for my first investment (initially thought I'd definitely go conventional with strong credit score and ample savings).Please connect and stay in touch!

Also, when I was making offers, it was just over a week before the government changed their lending rules so I either had to purchase a place or wait and save up even more of a down payment otherwise I would have been priced out of the market.  

I want to know what all my different options are when trying to finance the investment and then what it is going to take to get there.Many people would just say budget and save until I can afford a 20% down payment on a property all by myself.

But my biggest fear was starting out; taking out a loan or using savings for the initial investment, and hoping that everything works out.

You are free to spend $800 worth of time and energy to save losing $100 if that supports your business model all you want.

Its typically foreclosure that gets the borrower to reply, so we send a couple save your house type letters, while starting foreclosure in parallel.

I often say if I lived elsewhere than NJ I could probably have retired long ago as the cost of Real Estate in NJ is very high compared to other states Esp. the mid west.I probably would own considerably more properties if I lived in Virginia for example.NJ is definitely a tough state to be successful in as not only is the entry point high, the taxes are as well....

My late start is somewhat justified as I as military for 25 yrs of my life and was never stabke enough in one place. now a retired at a young 46 , I feel I can secure a greater retirement much easier than the measly 2k monthly pension that came at the end of all that serive and risk!