So, it’s important to do your research—check the developer’s reputation, consider proximity to jobs and schools, and look into any tax incentives.

It is nice to start conversating with people before we get down there so we can make the most of our time.

Rent paid for all of the expenses, so it cost me nothing and over the years (I kept it for ~20 years) price almost tripled by the time I sold it.Not sure what grad program is 3 years (I'm used to 2 for masters, 4 for PhD), but if you do need to sell one, I'd look at each property and see which one has the most equity, highest interest rates, lowest return, major expenses in the near future (eg new roof) and you mentioned you'd lived in two for 2 of the last 5 years, so have capital gains exemptions. 

PP as is  35krehab 70kSale price  189k  Net 170k on hud My fee 12k Insurance pass through  I pay for the insurance as well they pay me back when it closes  450.. net to my client  52k is my client has to pay the utls  So with my establish clients were we are well under 70% ARV I fund 100 % of purchase 100% of rehab I pay for the insurance andthere are no payments we all get paid off the HUD the same day..

One side is about 95% complete and the other side about 50% complete.Feel free to contact me if you want to discuss what I've learned so far.

The deal has enough skin on it that we will still make a nice profit (its a multi unit with other units so this isn't our whole budget) so thankfully just comes out be a learning experience.

So how do you go about it without driving real estate agents crazy.

The wealth of knowledge and transparency that so many successful investors are willing to openly share is great to have that I've heard can be challenging to find in other markets.

SO WHAT if you over pay today, seriously.

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