So in a nutshell I should just walk away and try to communicate with the realtor what type of property I'm really looking for just in case she finds one in the future ????

I am 34 but I get mail for AARP and other senior citizen related offerings every now and then.  (I do not know why) Today was the first time I got a letter related to a home loan I had never heard of, HECM.  I definit...

It's an excellent way to make money and invest in your future, but it's certainly not for everyone.

This has allowed us to get rid of PMI and utilize a HELOC for any future investment purchases in the future.My best advice for you would be to find a local real estate agent who is familiar with what you're trying to accomplish, a lender who can offer renovation financing (and navigate it smoothly, as sometimes they can be more complex), and a contractor who will be able to take on this type of project with the bank.Best of luck!

Looks friendly to investors, has a great footprint and the Mill is cranking for the foreseeable future.

Looking for areas that are driven by future job growth and strong leadership. 

I have an interest in getting involved with real estate investing in the near future, specifically rental properties.

I would recommend using him in future transactions that may have issues like this. 

I want to tackle a flip at some point in the future, but I'm currently getting some buy and hold to stabilize the portfolio before I venture into that realm. 

I saw somewhere to use 2% for the future assumptions which I don't know if those might be high or low or if it is a good number to use.