However the rates are nowhere your numbers :)I have cash saved to put 25% down plus closing cost.

I recommend looking into areas near economic bases - close to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Ohio State Campus, New Albany, etc.

Brokers can save you money by ensuring you get the best rates/terms, not to mention time savings and surety of close.

Wholesaling is mostly about marketing and sales, so it will take a lot of practice for you to feel comfortable taking control of a conversation and closing a sale.

We're about to close on our first duplex in CA.

Since he was 6 months late on the loan, I had urgent needs for the loan and wanted a wire for many reasons (my bank- bank of America puts holds on all large checks, so I am blocked from access to it for a week) and I didn't trust him with my wire information as he told me point blank "I'm not going to give you that information" when I asked who the closing attorney was. 

@Kaul Christian Kappenman - we did this play in 2019 - bought a new construction close to downtown and immediately turned it into a rental. 

Work closely with a lender to learn more about your financing choices and investigate various loan programs that may be available.

So far this is what I know- they list on all online platforms for free- they take photos for free- they have a 24/7 call number for guests/bookings- they will contact the cleaning business of my choice or suggest a partner in the area.

Hi all,New to Bigger Pockets but started following real estate closely a long time ago.