The investors we support typically are buying 3/2 or 2/2 block homes with no pool (for liability reasons).These are HUD houses, and usually only need a light to medium rehab.In the area you described, the rental market is strong, just make sure you have a good screening process.

Basically one partner has a strong rating and the other does not.

I was thinking of something along those lines, but your suggestions gave me a lot more clarity and direction in regard to how I can use my web development skills to get a strong start in REI.

., but would strongly advocate champagne over wine.However if you want to hedge against some amazing opportunity crossing your desk that you need to be ready for, go open a HELOC for $200k or so (really whatever you can get) with a balance of $0.00.

Start out strong building that healthy reputation and it will follow you throughout your life. 

You need to get you funding letter that says you have the funds to buy, several Realtors will also ring up your lender to find out how strong it is before they accept an offer now its that competitive. 

Looking at an ARV of ~300k or more.Albert shared with us some great insight with his architectural background here, great to have so many skilled members in the CAI group.If you're interested in participating with the CAI group, feel free to reach out to me for more information!

Lots of great connections all over but we also have a very strong and active contingent here in MA on here so make sure to find them (Set up some keyword alerts to find out about local topics) and get connected.Besides doing that on here make sure to get out to some of the many local investor events we have.  

Lots of great connections all over but we also have a very strong and active contingent here in MA on here so make sure to find them (Set up some keyword alerts to find out about local topics) and get connected.Besides doing that on here make sure to get out to some of the many local investor events we have.  

I like Knoxville because the prices are still fairly reasonable and the rents are strong.