I've purchased two properties personally utilizing seller financing and represented at least a handful of buyers acquire properties with private mortgages over the past five years including friends and family members.

Tennessee doesn’t have personal income tax but if we create an LLC we would have to pay state income tax.

For those looking to buy, having cash on hand can be a game-changer, giving you the upper hand in negotiations and helping you secure the property of your dreams.Sellers, take note: the percentage of the original list price received stands at 94%, a slight dip from last year's 95%.

It's nice to hear you're still in the game 14 years later despite having to overcome difficulty.

Ultimately, the best market for investing under $250k will depend on factors like your risk tolerance, investment goals, and personal preferences.

While I am a licensed agent but I do not focus on MLS deals.I've been personally investing in Detroit since 2019 and have 12-doors there now.

Houston recently passed the livable places ordinance which has changed up the game a little. 2) Plans/Permitting- ( all up front cost) Get with an experienced engineer/architect to drawe up your plans and submit to permitting.

Even when I hear stories about investors that scale quickly, take on max leverage, partner up, etc. and get 28 doors in 2 years, it's either a situation where all details and context are not communicated (rich parents - for example) or it was a "just because something worked does not mean that it was a good idea" situation.You win the investing and real estate game by never being a forced buyer or forced seller and letting the compounding effect of time take over.

If you can't keep control of your personal finances, you are highly unlikely to succeed in real estate investing.

You have to get the person face to face.Creative deals are negotiated.