I want to be a full time investor in real state and being an architect really helps in the rehab process How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

I could obtain a real estate loan here, but interest rates are crazy high.

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@Arya ChenTo initiate a self-storage deal, work with a specialized broker, preferably from networks like the Self Storage Association or commercial real estate firms.

If you could find a duplex property (or a single family house that could be turned into a duplex--check any HOA restrictions first), or a "fixer upper" to live in, that could be a better use of the equity you have in the rental house.If you run the numbers and decide it makes sense to sell the rental house (check with your accountant, figure out closing costs to selling and buying) then you'll possibly have more money to put towards a primary residence.You may want to check the neighborhoods that fall in the school district you want to stay in and look in "under appreciated" areas...maybe not the A class neighborhoods, but ones that have potential of becoming "improved".While I understand your desire to stay in a particular school district, it's not the end of the world to consider other districts if they will allow you to build real estate/family wealth that will put your entire family tree in a better position."

Either way, I am always interested in talking real estate with other investors, especially locals.  

Is that cash flow from the current or projected rents? 

Overall Cost-Effectiveness: Is there any real financial benefit to taking this route, or is it essentially the same as just selling?

Hi, people/clients would definitely agree that Ohio is a good place to invest in real estate.

looking at the website 1 to 50 mil deals and for a REAL lender not a fake lender.10k due diligence on a large deal is pretty standard stuff.. but what i would caution you on is thismake sure before you go down this road that you are realistic about your ability to get multi million dollar loans.the main thing is there is going to need to be real equity in the form of cash ..