So for instance if the company you were using already initiated that process the smoothest way to complete would be to figure out where in the process it is ----  has an inspector already been designated for the projects?

Raising the rent is small steps only costs you money and the tenant will leave at some point anyway.

Originally she was looking for a company that would be able to meet her needs initially where she puts up the money to lend as well as brings in the borrower and uses said company as the middle man to structure the loan.

@Enzo PazosWelcome to BP and congratulations on taking the initiative of investing in real estate.There are many investors here in New York on the forum.There are also many real estate networking events in the area that will allow you to meet other like-minded people.

Look for areas in your market that are trending or new initiatives by the gov't to help change/improve areas.

I currently live in Chelsea and am planning on the  owner occupied route as my initial investment.

Hi Max,Congrats to you on taking the next step and making a move!

@Katie Huynh That is the initial repairs bus you will have on going repairs like a toilet leaking etc.

Or something like 1% of our revenue for each new property (I like rev share to incentivize keeping the owner's happy beyond initial sale, e.g. not a fan of just having idea #1).

In CA I can email title company day of the sherif sale and within two hours I’ll get the clear to close title very or detail title report..... i am finding it very difficult here on the east coast  when I was an active buyer of courthouse steps our title company kept a running spread sheet of every NOD in the 3 county area and updated it daily for us.. then we call customer service morning of and they do a date down for us on the phone..