As far as buying your first place in Hawaii, while it can be done I think I would start mainland.

Im considering buying a 4plex in McAllen or Edinburg at the 400k - 530K range.

Why would someone give you any money and more so, why would you take someone you know's money when you have no experience, no game plan, and a misplaced idea to buy distressed which is the hardest thing to buy and salvage for new investors?

Once you have this team in place, you should be able to invest in any market confidently.I buy in Columbus, Ohio but I have clients that buy all over Ohio

Since you are both finishing programs, I would schedule the next year to be all learning, not trying to buy.

Hi Everyone,My wife and I are looking to buy our first MFH in the Cleveland area, and I’m interested in knowing if anyone has had to deal with squatters on their properties.

Within the next 2-3 years I plan on buying my first home. 

I wouldn't say it was necessary, but it did give me a sense of what I was buying.

Considering buying a house for my son to live in with a couple of additional guys.

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