Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

With the HELOCs now set, we are curious as the best way to approach getting pre-approved for our first property while we search for the right fit.

@Laura YelinI’ve never been, but when considering new markets I usually just fly there and spend a few days there scoping it out.

Now, after doing this several times my success rate is around 1 out 5.   

Today's end of the day job: putting on a new door.

Because of the nature of a tax lien, it would be difficult to obtain financing from a commercial lender secured by the tax lien itself.  

You can setup a "guest mode" allowing the guest to enter their check-out date.

Saturday is the only day that works(this week or next whatever works for you).Just based on face value, I prefer to invest in locations that borders the county line (21218, 21215, 21213, 21212).

It is not the number of days, think long term.  

Hiring a manager or Pad Split still means you’re in the BUSINESS of running a rooming house.