Geoffrey ,Every time you look for a deal now you will be much more confident about the fact that it can be done.Enjoy the moment.

You'd never believe the power of confident asking.

Maybe you need to travel a bit but you do not have to leave the state.Have you had a look at the low prices areas of Baltimore?

Depending on your state a land contract might be better.Very quickly you will be running into details where a RE attorney would be advisable unless you are really confident of your RE legal knowledge.

I can then get in touch when I have my travel organized.John Corey

Just how far will you travel from a major city (please name the city) so people have an idea?

I agree, but ultimately the best investors(not necessarily the good ones)[/i] are the best psychologists, they study human nature and social interactions and after they are done looking at your shoes......they'll look in your eyes and either feel confidence or trepidation......they can basically smell fear and treachery.....So, if you are going to present a deal to and investor...whether is a private, institutional, etc.......make sure you ask yourself the ultimate question...."

Much easier to finance through the LLC and get no-recourse.I am actually making the exact same kind of offer on a SFH today.I found a property in a little village right off I-70 on a very heavily travelled state route near the Indiana border.

I also travel a lot so even when I have a home there I am not there all that often.My suggestion is to avoid a buy and hold strategy right now.

I'm confident this is correct, though, since both my main panel and subpanel installation were inspected by the city and the electric company.Jon