To get the best down payment options you have to live in the property you’re buying but even if you decide to buy something an hour or two away from where you’re living now and visit it once or twice a month and either remotely manage it or just place it with a property manager you’d still be close enough to get a real feel for what’s going on and how to do things before heading OOS with the next property.

I routinely have my team members assess new projects before I close on the deal.

Now, if I had to pay someone to do these things, that quote could easily double. 30k settings a little high, but I can see how some of the higher end contractors may want to charge that.My suggestion would be for you to keep the layout as close a possible to the original  can you do some of the work yourself?

Best way to become a TC is to get in the business and close deals yourself.

I talked to 2 very honest PMs after I had closed on the 2 Indy homes - I should have talked to them before. 

My wife and two beautiful girls.Fun fact: In that same one day, I adopt a new member to the familyNot one with a diaper to change though- A new book "Zig Ziglar secrets of closing the sale."

We are married filing jointly with an income close to 150k last year.

@Malik Elate$3000 Closing costs seem a little low.

find what you really like & don’t like about a home (30-60 days out)Step4: make offers on homes and negotiate the terms - by this point you should be ready to close and move into your new home in the next 30-60 days.Step5: get your offer accepted!

Here is what happened after i spoke to everyone here :  It took me 4 yrs but last year finally i closed on my primary residence here in AZ..