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View reportFirst time using this tool, im trying to decided if I should present this deal as a flip or because of the set up of the house its basically a duplex should I present this deal as a rental ?

Also, I guess that lots of you have maid market visits like this so if you have any suggestions of “must do” action items for an out of state real estate investor that would be great.Scheduled Plans Meet with local connection (friend REI) – general discussion over locations, economy, having a good time and meeting other people.Meet with Agent – first Face to Face meeting + attend showing of researched property at that timeMeet with PM – first Face to Face meeting, meet the team, see previous work available for rent, request to meet other professionals in the industryAttend local REIA meetings (I looked at the local REIA and they have 3 meetings on that week.)Personal time - drive through Concord + Gastonia (secondary markets except Charlotte city) main locations and get an eye view of “lower condition” propertiesAppreciate your comments.Thank, Guy

I will check out REIpro and attend REIA's next meeting tomorrow just to be able to have conversations with people.Congratulations on taking your first steps into financial freedom, i am finally getting in my car and just driving for $$ today just to get a proper view of properties in my neighborhood and around.

@Kosh Nathan As someone who started investing out of state with turnkey properties in 2012, I advise going to the market and meeting the team, viewing their rehabs, and the neighborhoods before you close on your first deal.  

You can get a lot of good advice on BP and from other investors, but I would view it with a critical eye to validate it.  

I am looking for advice on screening international student tenant applicants. 

View report*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.Is there any place in CA to invest for cash flow? 

View report*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.This will be our first duplex and first property since deciding to go into real estate.   

I plan to go the typical route , get a bank loan, bank appraisal, right along with contractor quotes to help bring down the appraisal price, but that  still will place the property as being sold for $40,000 under market value by the IRS's view.