(Government will set cybersecurity standards, but then are rarely enforced). 

Our goal would be to buy something in the next 2-3 years. 

Forcing appreciation on properties requiring work is a longer term goal but I’d like to start with a simpler project.  

I'm looking to purchase my first property with my fiancé (both 25) with the goal being to establish our primary residence together, as well as giving me the opportunity to add equity/value via rehab before moving on and converting the property into a rental within a year or so to kickstart an investment portfolio.An interesting lead that recently came up is my parent's neighbor's house.

I am sure some will do it with phone and e mail etc.. but I suspect they miss the best deals.Just like top wholesalers they have buying agents when a lead comes in that buying agent is over to the house and meeting with the folks ASAP so they can lock it up.. if they are non owner occ then yes this is different but now your talking about investors as sellers different mind set .  

Hey @Brandon Toron,Given your plan to turn the property into a short-term rental (STR), you have a few creative ways to push closer to that 90% cash-out goal, even if traditional lenders shy away from it:1. 

I’d love to hear more about your goals and explore how we might collaborate to work together.

.- If you chose to set up your LLC as a pass-thru entity, then you will need to supply your SSN.FYI - to avoid getting nasty letters from the IRS about errors (which might cause us to be audited), we will ask for a copy of your EIN assignment letter or a copy of your SSN card to confirm those numbers.

With your additional $100,000, you’d have a nice cushion to renovate or furnish a property like that.It really comes down to how involved you want to be and your long-term goals.

Sounds like you set yourselves up for success, and it’s paying off!