Once I Buy It and see it's on the MLS No refund! 

If targeting new construction, keep searching for an extended period of time until you find a builder that has a good deal, avoid builders that clearly will be difficult to work with, it was easy to spot.

I'm in process of selling another property with no mortgage now and have the financing lined up for the next purchase as I'll have ample equity in a few weeks.

RentRedi works very well for me.

Any recommendations or referrals for General Contractors who work with out of state investors and do quick rental rehabs?

The registration link hasn't been working at all for me.

Many competing offers will come from buyers with cash offers or 30%+ down payments.Properties that are most appealing to multi-family homebuyers on Long Island are those:- With newer finishes/recent renovations- 3+ bedrooms in 1 or more of the units- located in desirable school districtsTo make the numbers work and to find a deal where you may have more room for negotiation, I'd target:- Properties with 30 days on market (DOM).

I work with investors every day that are finding our off market new construction investment properties are a great way to invest.  

They will work with the buyer to re-set the loan and terms because when they foreclose and bid the property in for their loan amount which they mostly do around here, they have to recognize the loss as a non performing loan which has a multiplier effect on their lending base.

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