I just always advise new investors to keep a reserve in the bank - the peace of mind that will bring will be worth it.

Hello ladies and gentlemen My name is Sherif, I was just wondering if there are any real estate investors around the New York, New Jersey area that wouldn’t mind me networking with them on a more than just keyboard level.

I love networking and having conversations with like-minded people. 

In that case you can go as high as 85%, but keep in mind this is a rehab loan, so you would have to be doing renovations as part of the loan to get that.

With combining some simple door/window sensor, a smart thermostat, and a good web interface provider to combine this data you can have great peace of mind. 

Varun,two that come to mind are American Modern Home and Foremost but I'm sure their are dozens of others. 

Just keep in mind that you can spit-polish a D-class property and still get D-class tenants and D-class rent.

I'll keep that in mind for my posts moving forward. :)

hey im glad to see other 20-30 year olds on here with the same mind set as myself. im still looking for my first deal aswell a few things i do is check some of the popular real estate apps religiously every dayive also tried direct mailing on some properties ive driven by in hopes of finding a deal but lately not many people and interested in parting with their properties, but the key i keep telling myself is when you get a door closed in your face go to the next one and keep trying!

I am literally in the same exact situation as you have previously described (Gf's a nurse, interested in the concept, doesn't deal well with information overload or advanced math/numbers, but truly is starting to understand the benefits of passive income, etc)If you wouldn't mind keeping me in the loop and letting me know what you decide to do it would be much appreciated upon my behalf.