After a thorough market analysis, I reached out to the seller directly and negotiated a fair price based on comparable sales and the property's current condition, emphasizing my ability to close quickly.

So you would be getting a hit of $1,642.5 per month on the properties based on the numbers you provided approximately.

You have a leg up on most in that you understand regiment, organization, responsibility, and dependability. 

**Other Ways to Flip:**- If you decide not to refinance, you could consider partnering with a local real estate agent who specializes in investment properties to get more exposure.- You might also look into staging the property or taking high-quality photos to make it more appealing online.- Another option is to list it on multiple platforms, including local real estate groups and social media.

I just picked up the book on investing in real estate with no (and low) money down.

Many advisors don’t understand the complexities of real estate investing, fail to provide tax strategies, and, unfortunately, some are more focused on selling products for commissions rather than offering real value.That said, not all financial advisors are the same.

As Zach said in his post, 80% is the max LTV on a rate and term refi.

Well, you and your buddies can load up and come on over for the exercise then.

Put the 401k money from now on into real estate.

I’m being realistic about margins on my first deal, especially considering hard money.