Having done 75 buy-sell deals 2003 thru 2010 and subsequently losing my entire portfolio 2008 thru 2013, I've been clawing my way back from a position of no cash whatsoever and remain deeply entrenched in the 'turnaround' via being a painting contractor, flipping the odd house here and there, and as an agent with Keller Williams (focused mostly on higher-end mountain properties).

What can I do to ensure that when I do get my first property it puts me in a better position to buy subsequent properties?

Obviously, you would not do this if you did not have a good backyard.Market research indicates that renovations, and subsequently, "indoor/outdoor living", are very popular right now.For a personal perspective, would it be worth it to put these types of products in a Class B home, in a Class A or Class B neighborhood?

He also raised concerns about possible increases in the interest rates on subsequent loans.  

A deal where you have little to none of your own capital in the enterprise is more common.   

It did allow us to flip our Riverside, IL home, and subsequently buy our Berwyn apartment building.

A couple other thoughts after reading subsequent responses:-First, keep in mind that selling isn't the only way to pull out dead equity.

If there is a redemption period, someone reselling the property would have no affect on this, and their redemption price would be the price at the foreclosure auction, not a subsequent sale price.I can’t see double wholesale on a REO working out very often.

Hi All, Does anyone have experience working with Lion Enterprises or Sigma Air Condition to replace PTAC units in Manhattan?

He paid $1B in taxes and many real people lost their homes and subsequently jobs.