There are ways to start investing in real estate with low or no money down. 

The roof, master shower, and carpets throughout need replaced, and although the property is structurally in good shape and the AC\HEAT is in good condition, the house has never been updated to today's modern look.I want to walk away with 40,000 in cash but I am afraid that after the projected closing costs of $13000 that include the realtors $9600 commission I wont get the $40,000 because it needs a roof, shower, and carpet.   

@Brian Mathews I have no choice but to take student loans but I am keeping them pretty low at like 6k a year.

Hi all,I have 8 rental properties and will be refinancing them and pulling out cash, but first want to refinance my primary residence in a nontraditional way because I'm transitioning from being a W-2 professor to a s...

House hacking seems particularly useful for FHA-approved LOW DEPOSIT owner-occupied loans, because you can buy up to a four-plex, aimed to 100%+ cover your mortgage repayments!

Austin,This is a quite low monthly return.  

Using the "funnel theory" should I assume that you should just go around offering super low bids and figuring something will eventually be accepted?

The GC also wants me to apply for credit at places like Home Depot and Lowes to purchase all of the materials.

For someone who has cash - could be a great deal and very secure against a low leveraged property.Best,Michael Vallee

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