For those out of state who want to invest in Baltimore , do yourself a favor research the area well , put your own eyes on it , run your numbers , then run them again . 

This is a crucial detail to know when you're investing as an active or passive partner.

Trying to navigate the potential of investing out of state (plus the fact that I’ve not yet purchased investment property).  

It’s by far the best way to set up an SDIRA, especially when it’s investing in real estate on account of the amount of transactions done regularly.  

I finished school when I was 16 and now, I'm 17 years old and I'm making 36,000 a year from my w2 job, I know there's not much I could do as of right now but what should I do to set me up so when I turn 18 I can start my investing Journey.

The two lenders I contacted through the "Find a Lender" option never called me back, so I am looking for a local and relatively small credit union or bank I can talk to about taking out a HELOC so I can invest fairly soon.Any recommendations?

No financing typically.#3. 

I’m looking to invest in my first property and spoke with someone from Renttoretirement and it seems like a great service.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

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