We are trying to build a portfolio in western PA where we currently live. 

There is a lack of new building and with the Tesla semi-truck factory opening next year the pressure on the housing market is only going to increase.

@David Nino three buildings that make up 14 units, a W2 in a state I don't live in.

I'm looking to sink some money into the kitchens and bathrooms to upgrade and wanted to see if anyone can recommend a reliable crew of contractors you've worked with who can meet me that weekend to go over the scope of the project for an estimate.

Basically, if you are committed to this investment thing, you will need to make some uncomfortable/hard choices to eliminate the credit card debt and lower your monthly debt.Once that goal is complete, you can begin practicing habits to live below your means and start building up your savings. 

My goal in the long term is build up enough equity/extra income to retire at 50.

Personally, I like "light" value-add and "core plus" investments that are larger buildings.

But there is no visible building on Google Maps, and Xome.com states 0 square feet for the structure.Big red flag: I got it for 16%, the maximum interest rate in an interest rate bid down state.

You will likely need to upgrade the water service to the building as well.

It's even doing better than Columbus, OH, which is starting to fade.Detroit's focus on removing blighted buildings has been key to its renaissance, reducing inventory and improving neighborhoods.