@James BrandThe market is strong in Bethlehem.

Hi Gabe - Banks are usually a little more conservative, especially on construction loans so without a big track record or a strong credit score/reserves it may be difficult.

Account ClosedI am glad to hear there is strong activity with investors in AZ.

I would say the answer is, "Yes, if they are in strong financial position and have a good relationship with a bank".

I do love my job but real estate has been such a strong interest for many years. 

So I am in a situation currently where I put a "strong" offer on a duplex that previously had an offer on it.I heard back from my buyers agent that the other offer was comparable and they are NOT giving me the ability to submit a higher offer but keeping my offer as a back-up.

These are important questions to ask because they help you identify your strong markets and best places to operate the kind of business you’ve decided to build.

I am now sure that I will be writing a book about the deal to give others a strong understanding as to what it takes to put together a distressed deal. 

There were some strong lessons learn from those experiences like cash reserves, due diligence and property management.Wife and I are interesting in getting back into real estate investing with goals of long-term cash flow to secure a good retirement in 10 years. 

I'm looking to gain as much as I can from the wealth of knowledge and experience within the site and its members, and to build a strong network of people who have been in my position.