As you consider MTRs, I recommend reading 30-Day Stay by Zeona McIntyre and Sarah Weaver, published by BiggerPockets.

That $98k you need just to break even.

@Shawn NofzigerHi Shawn,I came across your post and while I am a long way from Lansing, I work with a ton of new and aspiring investors and the challenges they have getting from idea to action. 

Hi BP, i’m curious if anyone has moved an electrical meter without upgrading service. i recently upgraded a meter and was forced to move it to a new location however now i can’t pass inspection because the service enters the building before the meter (only good route to get to new meter was indoors) i really want to avoid a new electrical drophas anyone found a way to enter the building before metering?

I'd like to connect with someone who knows the local market as this is where I would prefer the property to be at since it is close to me.

I am wondering if there is someone I can pay to physically go to the auction to bid on my behalf.Just FYI, I am aware of the risks of buying things in foreclosure.Can anyone recommend anyone like this in NJ? 

There are several options for skip tracing to find phone numbers and email addresses.

All North DFW has the highest appreciation while South DFW will be giving you the better cash flow.If this is your first rodeo, then I would suggest to be close home if you are also planning to self-manage.Then the age of the properties and access to highways.

I have a deal on a triplex in Spokane, and i feel it is a good deal, does anybody have time to answer some questions?

Analyze properties that need only minor updates and start small to manage costs and gain experience.