Based on what my real estate agent thinks that this quote will be, roughly, and the after repair value, it looks like I could buy this property in cash, spend a month or two fixing the damage, and then put a mortgage for roughly 1.6x what I paid for it and thus have a cash flowing property at a few hundred dollars per month and a little more money in my bank account ready for a down payment on the next deal.

Any recommendations when it comes to: - Real estate agents we should work with? 

Hello BP Community,I am new to being an intentional real estate investor.

It pays to know when to just hire an independent financial advisor and do what you do best.In my 45 years as an active investor across real estate, businesses, commodities, and almost everything else I’ve developed a few “rules” that I believe should never be violated 1.

I am breaking into real estate investing and have extensive experience in condo / townhome law and association laws.

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But what you’re likely wanting is a real estate cpa that can handle your tax return and advice. 

I am kind of new to real estate investing as I got lucky the first two times but now I am looking to invest quite a bit more money and I am slightly terrified. 

We ran it past our real estate agent and lender — but I'm all for shoring up.

You can have an IRA-owned LLC (aka Checkbook IRA) to buy real estate with it or make any other alternative investments.