With my current financial position, the properties need to have at least 1.2 rent/value ratio or higher, be 75% of value, and $150k or less. if the numbers work out in the near future, i would like to start using hard money lenders for the down payment and closing costs on the properties, and purchase them traditionally. i would like for these properties to also have a 1.0 or higher rent/value, and with my current credit i can get approved for around $150k-$200k, so the property would need to be below that. once i fill up my 10 allowed traditional financing properties, then i would go hard money lenders for down payment / closing costs, and private financing for the long term. by that time though my own portfolio should be able to provide down payments in leu of hard money. your comments and positive feedback / critizism about my strategy going forward is appreciated. i am a brand new real estate investor, finishing up on my first hard money/refinance acquisition now, so im just getting started and looking to grow the portfolio quickly. thank you

I'm looking for a contractor in Tacoma, WA that can do a little of everything to help me do light to moderate rehabs on single family homes that I'm purchasing for rentals.

I'm looking for a contractor in Tacoma, WA that can do a little of everything to help me do light to moderate rehabs on single family homes that I'm purchasing.

I'm looking for a contractor in Tacoma, WA that can do a little of everything to help me do light to moderate rehabs on single family homes that I'm purchasing.

Or maybe any seasoned investor may shed light on these "transactions".I am looking forward to any other's comments on this topic and let us learn from each other.

High estimate, maybe $4-5k rehab costs to add more value to property thus allowing for slightly higher rent. 

Those buys look to have reasonable safety margins, just in case the appraisals fall a bit short, or the allowable LTV falls to 70% instead of 75%.

Can I "partner" with a Realtor (Is this allowed?) 

I needed to replace a flapper and chain on one toilet, I rekeyed the locks, and I'll need one light bulb.  

I live in the far east valley which allows me to market in both Phoenix and Tucson.