We're investors in Florida. A lady we recently helped (purchased a house from her) wants to sell her house in Rochester, NY, and she came to us for help. I'd love to work with another investor over there, someone that...

Too many people on here are full of hot air about "retiring" and think that buying homes in 4-5% interest rate environments, with unemployment at sub 4%, no recession and no market pull backs is going to last forever.

You may have friends/family out there who could help out at a discounted rate.

I am originally from NYC but moved down here in January of 2010 to raise my son in a different environment with more opportunities.

My friend was buying a mobile home on land contract. 

Perhaps your property manager friend has connections with contractors and can help oversee the work?

Don’t make buddies with them or face book friends !

My current goals for this year are to become very comfortable with performing comps in my area, getting pre-approved for a mortgage to find out my buying power with conventional lenders, connect w/ a investor friendly agent and wholesalers to align on my investment criteria and begin the search!  

I have borrowed from a number of friends and qualified relatives and they have always been quick and pleasant to work with.

I’ve heard opinions from both sides, but wouldn’t mind additional feedback in light of current increasing interest rate environment.