Just trying to get a few projects under my belt so I can have a presentation and track record to put together for private lenders.

One thing I do like to think (as a salary worker and business owner in NYC): Taking money made in the high-wage & high-cost-of-living market like NYC, and then moving it out to the (lower cost) midwest or sun belt is a classic form of arbitrage.

I'm trying to keep my options open and I'm definitely not getting emotionally invested in any potential deals, but I am very eager to get the first deal under my belt.

My previous plan was to wait until I had some deals under my belt before I started an LLC, but now I am thinking I should just do it now.

Hey all,I know some of you Dallas folks have been following some of my noob post and I'm back with a little more progress under my belt.

Personally I tend to think of Cleveland as closer to that "rust belt" city and might have been harder hit from a nationwide move away from manufacturing.That's just my 2 cents at least.Best,Brad

What I mean is there are WAY too may houses for sale, foreclosures are through the roof, lenders are tightening up their belts so it is harder to buy.

Thanks for the lead, too, Michele, it sounds like you've gotten a lot of experience under your belt.

There are also small local/regional U.S.A. banks in many areas (especially up north in the rust belt) which will lend to Canadian or Canadian owned incorporated entities.If you have specific questions, please post them ... there are other Canadians who invest in the U.S.A. here on BP, who can help you.

You need to get a deal or two under your belt so you can really excel.