A friend has offered to pay me to manage a house he owns in the Greater Hartford area. 

Hello, I am looking to buy my first property (most likely an investment fourplex), but just left my job to start a grad program.

Low cost of living, strong job markets, and strong monthly rental growth in both these states have a lot to do with it too.

Foreclosure usually happens because of death, illness, job loss or divorce and cripples the homeowner's ability to make mortgage payments.

I just recently partnered with a lender who has agreed (after much convincing on my part) to offer 100% financing to wholesalers to be able to close on their deals.

Here are the basic steps I take to estimate a rehab at a high level for the purpose of making offers:1.

I do not anticipate a complete gut job and rewire, but there is some potential existing above only one unit.

It’s important to carefully analyze the numbers to ensure you’re getting a good return on investment.Appreciation: Tallahassee has seen steady appreciation, but it's not as fast-growing as some other Florida markets like Tampa or Orlando.Alternatives NearbyIf you’re finding Tallahassee a bit pricey, consider looking at other nearby markets that might offer better value:Alabama: Cities like Birmingham and Huntsville are close by and can offer more affordable purchase prices with strong rental demand and high ROI potential.

You don't need to "soften the blow" by offering them more free utilities.

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