If so, can you recommend any reputable private only companies that have been in the market for at least 15 to 20 years and offer offer low entry barriers for investment? 

Also you better be cash, or it will be extremely difficult to get any good dealsGood luck 

The risk in selling was the area and low demand but having an international network access I knew I could help gather the best offers at the time.

@Alex ClarkBoth the Columbus and Cleveland markets are great for investing in from out of state since they are landlord-friendly, and have a low barrier of entry and cash flow.

It's a breeze, the cash on cash return, while low in absolute terms, is crazy high (3% down + seller credits).

I keep seeing contracts with 2-3 week turn times.The lender has to be communicative, extremely organized, and is often a crucial part in giving sellers confidence in choosing your offer.All of this on top of offering great pricing is someone you want on your team.

just buy a turnkey househack with a low DP loan instead

I'm a first time investor, about 40 years old, looking to take over a family property. Property is worth about 600k market value. We feel good about this as it almost sold awhile ago for this exact amount and has b...

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Hi Charlie,I have plenty of experience in the electrical and low voltage field.