CD terms are really popular now, sellers tend to prefer those over price drops, and even come on market out of the gate with acceptable CD terms being mentioned.

Reading their books will help you have a better background so that when you do go to an attorney you can better understand the choices and his recommendations.

It would have national questions not usually learned in the class.The test is usually multiple choice with a clear right and a wrong answer out of 4 selections.

If I had a choice I would buy close.

HI Damien,I have considered using a HELOC for short-term expenditures such as fixing up a rental property, but I'm not sure it's a good choice for a long term buy & hold. 

However, they're the only ones I know who will lend up 100% LTV on a HELOC, and gives me 6.90% interest on cash advances up to $15,000.Guild and Cobalt are pretty popular with investors in the Seattle area, but I don't think they necessarily have the best rates.  

I was wondering which real estate strategy is popular in this area.

I have lots of clients in the same boat- just getting started and trying to make the best possible choices as they move forward.

This live in flip or long term renovation is a popular strategy for people starting out.

Success is a process, failure is a choice