I recently learned about this when searching for real estate investment podcasts and I am hooked!!

Any advice on who to speak with or what to search for in terms of the actual logistics of taking a loan out of the LLC?

As you mentioned, your dollar goes much further in Louisville than it does in California, and because of that very reason I've been searching the Louisville market for investment opportunities.

You can search by state and area

As for fees other than appraisal, they estimated $600-800, but I current haven't received the breakdown.Curious if anyone has any experience w/ AndrewsFCU that they would like to share (FYI - I have done a search on BP and PM'd those who said they have experience w/ AFCU).Thanks!

I was searching for foreclosures/preforeclosures and I found a relatively cheap/"the numbers worked"I do not have a credit or capital currently and FRANKLY, I DON"T WANT TO START OFF IN A "F-" NEIGHBORHOOD SINCE I DON"T WANT TO DIE OR ALMOST DIE every time I COLLECT RENT!!!!!!

I'd love to hear about your experience searching for suitable properties.

I recently found a partner in the area to work with and we have been searching for deals and discussing how much money we would be willing to put together.   

My search has included analyzing the prices of homes in these markets, driving around the neighborhoods, checking on occupancy restrictions, student permits if required, college enrollments, crime statistics, etc.

Why not 68.5%Things like this is kryptonite to a scientist/engineer/smart person.What the heck!!