well, as of 2 hours ago we just closed on our 2nd deal in 6 months, purchase price $351000,total monthly rental income $4150monthly expenses $91611% cap rate =thumbs upwe got into real estate to help others who want to be able to enjoy their freedom and set a more clear path towards retirement,our goal is to build our business and set forth towards our retirement in 5 years, and I want to hear other peoples success stories in the near future as well.i was first told that i'd never be able to own 1 million dollars in real estate.my next target is to have 10 million dollars in real estate and finally $100 million dollars in real estate,   get started today if you are scared, you'll never know except for hearing form others success.

I can't speak for NJ, but in all of the deals I've bought or was in negotiations on, the bank/foreclosure company/investment company wouldn't agree to turning on the utilities (except for one deal, which allowed the local water turned on but no other utilities).

We are all just out of college, except my investor, so we would want to speed the rehab process up as quickly as possible so avoid any holding costs.

The only exception is if owning real estate is the "one thing" that you are amazing at.

I have $95,000 less in my bank account.Now I will sell this note for less than $95,000 (Excepting for the few payments.)I put the note sale proceeds in my bank - BUT Now I have less than when I started.How is this good for me?

The Landlord/Agent may enter the dwelling unit after giving due notice (24 hours) to the Tenant and the Tenant has not unreasonably objected, to: make necessary repairs, decorations, alterations or improvements; supply services only by mutual agreement during normal business hours, except in an emergency; or exhibit the dwelling unit to prospective purchasers, mortgages, or tenants only during normal business hours, including weekends, except as the Landlord/Agent and Tenant otherwise agree.

I cannot help you in anything except wholesaling and you do not want to do that.

The only thing I could think of was to not give them their security deposit back if they didn't complete the term, but according to Florida Statute 83.49(3)(a) and 83.49(5), I still must return their deposit minus any claims.It is cheaper for me to let them leave than to file any evictions in court.I did notice that in the first paragraph of 83.49(5), it says "except when otherwise provided by terms of a written lease..."

Charleston, SCFor the past 10 years the economic growth has been in the top 40 cities based on the Milkin Institute’s reports.The major industry is manufacturing of transportation with Mercedes and Boeing investing in facilities in the area.The Port of Charleston allows for easy importing and exporting from the city.While there is a high-tech sector, Charleston is not as reliant as other high growth cities.Charlotte, NCWith the exception of 2009-2012, the economy has been in the top 30 cities for economic growth based on the Milkin Institute’s reports over the past 10 years.The economy is less reliant on technology compared to other high-growth cities.Instead it relies on state policies to entice companies to relocate to the state.

.), but if that's the only wonky thing at play, it can be overcome without going hard money.EDIT: Note that mortgage guidelines on cash out refinances are riddled with "Except for cash out refinances in Texas, where..." so rope in a lawyer in Texas to tell you about if whatever follows "..."