Long and short.

“I agree- networking is going to be very helpful in the long run-

I’ve heard from countless people over the years who made their construction financing decisions strictly based on the term sheet terms and have had miserable experiences.

For my problems over the past few years I would strongly suggest that you do drive-bys long before and long after the scheduled inspection. 

Here’s a recent real world example. . .This deal was put together by my former student, current friend, and now successful real estate investor.Source: expired listingLocation: investor, Florida; property, IllinoisType: long term lease option via a sandwich leaseTerms between investor and homeowner:a) 48 monthsb) option to purchase price $135Kc) rent, $1200d) cash out of pocket, $0.

Matt, sorry it took so long to respond!

I would have done things a little differently in terms of purchasing our second property, knowing what I know now.

Hello BP Family,Just wondering your thoughts on New Builds as an investment- whether it be a build and sell or build and hold long term as a rental.

Usually, I rent my rooms for long-term rentals with a minimum 6-month lease.

If you can sacrifice some short term cash flow, Columbus should be an overall better market for appreciation and long term cash flow.