It was a great place to grow up. 

Quote from @Richard Volkov: Quote from @James Hamling: This is the worst idea I've ever heard. 

Yesterday I reached several Fishers' City employees and a member of the Nickel Plate Review Committee none of whom had ever heard of Goodin Development. 

I'm analyzing a mountain/lake town about 4-6 hours out from 3-4 fast growing cities.

It is the best money I’ve ever spent.

I’m a new investor who purchased my first rental property this past year, and I’m eager to learn and grow my portfolio.

Taking money out of 401k is expensive and you can’t get back the tax benefits of having the money passively grow for decades tax free until distribution. 

It’s a great way to grow faster.HELOC or Equity Tapping: If you have equity in another property, using a HELOC or cash-out refinance could help cover the down payment without affecting your DTI as much.Seller Financing or Creative Deals: Look for sellers willing to finance directly, which bypasses traditional mortgage qualification hurdles.Scaling quickly often involves combining strategies—play around with what works best for your goals.

If you took DIY possession, was it legally allowed because the property was abandoned, or was it illegally obtained and doesn't mean anything when it comes time to file a quiet title lawsuit.If legally abandoned, that means the owner is gone, has no intention of coming back and no intention of ever doing anything with the property.

I'm still in the process of growing my portfolio, but have heard others 1031 all their smaller properties into a larger building and have a property management company manage, OR, set up a seller financing deal with another buyer that gives you the cash flow you desire.