Great area How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Real estate investing can be a great idea for several reasons:Potential for Appreciation: Over time, properties often increase in value, allowing investors to build wealth through appreciation.Passive Income: Rental properties can provide a steady stream of passive income, helping to cover expenses and generate cash flow.Tax Benefits: Real estate investors may benefit from various tax deductions, such as mortgage interest, property taxes, and depreciation.Inflation Hedge: Real estate tends to keep pace with or outpace inflation, making it a good hedge against rising costs.Leverage Opportunities: Investors can use financing to purchase properties, allowing them to control larger assets with less capital upfront.Portfolio Diversification: Real estate adds diversification to an investment portfolio, potentially reducing overall risk.Tangible Asset: Unlike stocks or bonds, real estate is a physical asset that you can see and manage, providing a sense of security.Control Over Investment: Investors can influence property value and income through renovations, management decisions, and property improvements.Building Equity: As you pay down a mortgage, you build equity in the property, which can be accessed later through refinancing or selling.Community Impact: Investing in real estate can contribute to community development and improvement, positively impacting neighborhoods.These factors make real estate investing an appealing option for many people looking to grow their wealth and secure their financial future.It really comes down to investing in a growing market, in a good neighborhood & building a great team to support you.

I used to be their BIC for NC, I would love to share about my firm I lunged to provide LOCAL property management services! 

I would recommend getting a referral from other investors as well if you want to find a new relationship.

Opportunity to purchase small Apartment How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

PP  50k  EM   1k  rehab/trash out  2k JLH Capital partners provided the 50k to close the transaction.JLH Client paid the 1k EM  and the 2k trash out.JLH Capital pays insurance for the client JLH Capital partner is responsible for Utls. 

If I'm required (by the bank) to leave 30% in the property...who is finding properties where they can make these numbers work?

Possibly house hack as well but the low rate is worth more than finding a "deal."

I'm not in the PA market, but it's always nice to understand the context of the costs provided.

If any portion of the building or structure is occupied by the taxpayer, the gross rental income from the property must includes the fair rental value of the unit occupied by the taxpayer.IRC 168(e) defines a dwelling unit as “a house or apartment used to provide living accommodations.