I do live in a lower-income area that is now up and coming (more job opportunities, more infrastructure being built, local amusement parks, close to city, etc).

Closing on April 17th.

Also I figure that if I account for the difference in the cost between losing a little here and there because I can’t keep as close of an eye on things and have to rely on the “honesty and integrity” of contractors I’ve never met then I figure it’s just best to spend a little more to invest at home than in some out of state market.

I have also really really lucked out with this GC, he started on the project a day or two after the close, and has been working on it since.

DO NOT close escrow before talking to these people. 

@Mathew Pezon how would I get bids from contractors before closing on the property?

Thanks, I didn’t know about the inspections until a week or so ago and I close in the next day or so on the property.

I routinely have my team members assess new projects before I close on the deal.

Best way to become a TC is to get in the business and close deals yourself.

My wife and two beautiful girls.Fun fact: In that same one day, I adopt a new member to the familyNot one with a diaper to change though- A new book "Zig Ziglar secrets of closing the sale."