I'm exploring several long term strategies:-Exit:The townhouses share common walls in the middle.

did you find it worth it, or are the estimates he shares unrealistic?

Hello BiggerPockets Community!

Hello all, new to the community and finally taking the plunge into the real estate world.

., there is nothing wrong with beautifying war-zone areas but just know that you have to be aware of the element that you will be surrounded by, keep the candle burning bright because you may have to spend a couple nights in the property to keep it from being rampaged, i haven't step into this arena, i prefer to go where the houses are selling, in neighborhoods that i know i wouldn't be afraid to live, but to each his own, if you can get a line of credit opened and then from there look into getting a mentor or someone who has done this before if you want to build your portfolio, it wont be easy but nothing is life worth anything is, do you duty and due diliegence and you should be alright, let me know if i can help keep posting but most of all keep sharing

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We also learned how to discuss the amount of equity needed to make sure that everyone was responsible for their fair share of the money.As we got more practice, we got better at negotiating.

@Richard Ma, start calling the small community banks and credit unions around your property. 

TYIA for sharing your wisdom! 

Hi all, I'm Harry and I'm hoping to join the FIRE community within the next five years.