Keep in mind - a good response rate is between 0.5%-1%.

if you're looking to invest out of state, read these 3 threads first.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1159104-overl...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1171104-the-m...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1193623-rent-...with interest rates where they are, you just aren't going to 'cash flow' meaningfully on your first, or first few properties, for your first few years, if they are 'traditional' LTRs. with that said, if you're serious about picking an OOS market, i'd recommend going to your chosen market in person, probably multiple times, to set up your team.

Only make offers with seller credits that can buy down the rate to a place that makes financial sense. 3.

Interest rates around 6% but looking to move for work.

I'm considering using a heloc to fund a fix and flip.

We own a top-rated local property management company and real estate brokerage here, so lots of resources no matter where you are in your career and always happy to help! 

Buy when rates are low, lend when rates are high.

The build to sell duplex market is some what saturated in certain areas of Houston causing a real problem for people using lenders to fund their projects.

I’m also interested in banking with a community oriented bank or credit union, black owned bank/CU, or similar, but interest rates there are often lower than online HYSAs.

I would love to get projects like this for myself too around Seattle areas if I have funding for the lands :) The need for cheap and affordable housing is there to fill.