I am a USMC veteran so I have some flexibility with finance options and I am looking to utilize all resources I can to build and scale my portfolio.

Cover your bases!

This is just me, but I just stick to my property standard and fix or replace based on my property standard, regardless of the owner's financial condition.

I personally work in the Columbus, Oh market because my research lead to this market.Build a Local Team:Find reliable local professionals such as real estate agents, property managers, contractors, and attorneys who are familiar with the market.Network with local investors and attend real estate meetups to get referrals and build connections.Set Investment Criteria:Define your investment goals, such as cash flow, appreciation, or a balance of both.Determine your budget, financing options, and the type of properties you want to invest in (single-family homes, multi-family units, commercial properties, etc.).Financial Preparation:Secure financing or funding for your investment.

This assumes the market rent for the unit I will be moving into.My goals from entering real estate are 1. add diversification in my investments (right now heavily invested in stocks) and 2. house hack, so that tenants pay part of the mortgageIn my current market, I have two options: a. buy older houses, renovate, bring the rent to market --> this will cashflow, but needs a lot of time investment which I don't haveb. buy turnkey properties: --> renovated and already occupied by tenants but may not be cash flow positive.I found a property that's type B.

Rentals for 30 days or longer you don’t need a permit, ski leases are a great option if you don’t plan to use the place at all in the winter. 

They have a HELOC of ~$60kNumbers:Comps suggest ~$199.5/sqft (max 2,020 sqft)Estimated ARV: $335k (based on comps)Potential rent: $1,975-$2,000/monthQuestion: Do these numbers seem reasonable for the Braselton market?

I heard the Bigger Pockets episode around the same time and thought it couldn't hurt to have a lender in my back pocket that could offer that option should the situation arise again. 

Hey Matt, some of the best lenders and options may not be local!

About 2 months ago another post on this base subject came up.