Hi, I am less than 10 years away from my retirement and I would like to build up my passive income to real estate to ensure that I have a steady stream of income after retirement.

@Francisco Ruiz ensure that if you are obtaining financing, you ask/ensure with your lender that they do not have any issues with the fact that the property you are acquiring may appraise as "rural."

It's always worth checking recent reviews to ensure you're getting someone who can move at the speed you need.A quick Anecdote: I had a friend who went through a similar process recently.

I like the idea of pre-foreclosure especially, but have not found up to date data for that specifically.

You should also check to ensure they have Errors & Omissions insurance, Fidelity Bond coverage, and a Financial Institution Blanket Bond.Some are more consultative and advisory and provide guidance, while others are just processors. 

For long-term strategies, a cash-out refinance is usually more advantageous, as it preserves ownership and offers fixed terms.To proceed, start with a professional appraisal to confirm the home’s value, compare refinance terms with traditional lenders, and carefully scrutinize shared-equity program terms to ensure they align with your financial goals.

I'm curious if this discrepancy is typical of other regions as well.How accurate is the data on this site?

Properly structuring your bank accounts ensures that every dollar in your business has a purpose.

We are looking to wholesale outside of our chosen market to help build capital for projects within our chosen market (Louisiana) as I have potential deals in other markets and am not confident in how to proceed with them contractually, (don't want to be stuck with a bill I can't handle currently and also want to ensure I'm operating correctly).

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