I can come up with a 5% down payment and closing costs, along with some extra for safety but that's really the best I can do.

I am seriously considering the idea of pursuing real estate full(ish)-time and working together as a team on all spectrums of real estate: sales, rentals, renovations, getting homes sell ready, while investing in other markets for long term rentals.I wanted to hear from someone who has gone this route and taken on real estate full(er)-time in Colorado (even though I'd prefer it to be more middle ground.)If/when we sell we will have a large amount of equity out of our home, zero debt and a fully funded safety fund.

This primarily occurred in NY, NJ and PA where the homes were REQUIRED by state government to accept infected patients.

Alex was honest, patient, and even suggested not purchasing properties that didn’t fit my investment goals that I had communicated to him and this to me helped me to discern his level of integrity.

We are trying to decide on which neighborhoods to look in, soI put together a list of things I am looking for with a rating of 1-5 on a scale of importance:-Safety: 4 (My GF has never lived in Philly, I know what to expect.

@Jack Plantin Egress requirements are for fire safety.

I think as long as safety is not a concern, an ugly property is not a huge detriment.

I would get multiple quotes.Get the electrical done first as this is a big safety issue.Structural next.The rest of the stuff you can get handymen to quote.Ask for a turnkey quote broken down by item.

Yes, I’ve come across repair requests on conventional loans for safety and health related items.

Safety, good internet connection, 4 bedrooms, nice people, warm weather is what I'm looking for.