I was going to continue building a portfolio meant for the long run instead of quick short term profits, and survive the ups and downs of any market condition.And I bought well, very well perhaps, as most of my deals were 50-60% what banks were asking.

I started doing some home flipping from 2001 - 2009, then got into buy and hold.I am at a cross roads, so I recently sold some properties, in an effort to have a portfolio of quality over quantity.Not exactly sure what my next move will be, the big challenge for me has been learning about tenant issues, and dealing with some unexpected repairs, both my wife and I took a course and are IPOANS CAM Certified (Certified Property managers).We only manage our own properties, plus have a couple of hired property managers to help with some out of town units, however, I have been studying tenancy rules, laws, and have become addicted to answering property management questions.What attracted me to join this site, is all the different types of real estate investment people are involved in.I look forward to participating in the forum.Michael P Currie

(It's actually a property that I've eyed for a couple years, just daydreaming, & reached out to the owner llc during that time but never heard back). tl;dr My idea so far to purchase would be a short term 12-16 month hard money loan, 80% purchase w/ 100% renovation, with private money coming in to fund the 20% & points, refi'ing into a conventional note with my local lender who I have a decent relationship with when the first note balloons. 

I got my RE license in 1998 and began flipping houses shortly thereafter.I've  done 18 fix and flip deals in the past, all in the North Atlanta suburbs (except for one duplex in Inman Park I wish I had kept...)

This group has been meeting for years and attracts attendees from all over Columbus Metro. 

Church Hill is a great area, and likely to become even more popular with Stone having its operations in the area, which will likely attract even more services to the near east end.

Most are happy to attract anyone who has the membership or meeting fee and might either bring them deals on day or be a source of cash for other member's deals.

@Eric Smith I think what @Curt Davis means is that SFR tend to attract higher quality tenants who are more responsible & stay longer than apts do.

Either their costs upfront outweigh the long term desirability of the designs (see geodesic dome houses or underground houses) or their costs are high due to the attractiveness of the designs (see post and beam or timberframe homes).

Wanted to swing by the New Member forum and introduce myself.My name is Melani and although I’m new to the BP site, I’ve loved the BP podcast for quite awhile.As for my background in real estate — my first experience with investing was shortly after college.