Have you ever thought about retiring early, traveling, and living your best life now?

If it is sentimental to him, possibly offering to invite him to see the property when the rehab is complete may excite him more about the thought of selling. 

I'm super excited.

I live in Germany and can fly internationally to the US for next to nothing thanks to my mother's flight privileges. I hope to buy my first home in the next year.If you were me, where would you start looking? (I come ...

I am a 40+ year old husband and father of two amazing girls whois super excited to learn about real estate.

I plan to re-kindle this relationship and work on deals for free for him as I know he has a lot of capital from a very successful exit earlier in his career.During this time without a strict job I also want to travel to different cities (funded mostly by credit card points and crashing on friends/family couches).

Hi Jo-Ann,  I'm excited about the possibilities within this self storage niche.

I’m really excited to learn more, not only through the podcasts, reading, and others but through my first deal.I look forward to meeting and getting to know the community here on BP.

The main downside of this is that you will start accruing interest from day one of the loan, versus a HELOC that will only accrue interest when you make your draw(s).2) I would suggest speaking with your accountant and/or attorney. 3) I wouldn't be very excited about a $200K house that is going to yield $1,200 - $1,400 per month.

@John Umphress - Congrats on the 36 unit - must be very exciting.