And I bet @Mindi Rosser would be a great resource to help you find a lender!

I’d bet that you’ll likely make more return by investing in multiple properties.

I'm betting it was closing date, subjects or price that made them go with the other offer.

Buying my childhood home at less than half of the appraised value from my mom who is extremely trustworthy in money matters and all parties (seller, purchaser, renters, my attorney) are happy with the current arrangement.

I bet in 10 years this house will be worth the same as it is today (or very close to it).I'm admittedly conservative with my numbers, but I don't calculate the same returns.Best of luck!

I can calculate an after repaired value based on the final/new rents - but i am wondering how likely it is for an investor to come along and purchase the investment property (now that it is a stable/safer investment choice).My goal is to generate cash for a subsequent investment, so im sure selling/10-31 exchanging may be best, but i dont know if its a good bet per se.

And if you have a 1400 sq ft house (per side) I bet you are in the 20-25 square of shingle range and that price is not too high.

I appreciate all the advice, I feel like the things I need most are ways to finance deals locally around Manchester, few funds of my own, was hoping for an inside scoop on some trustworthy buyers agents, resources to research market trends to find out what sells around my area, then either refinance or sell.

I have held a lot of jobs and never have gotten more satisfaction knowing that everything I do is for me  and my families' future than right now (yes I know I am selfish).I say if you are hesitant and waiting for that perfect moment just stop an place a bet on yourself and you will surprise yourself at how much you can accomplish.

Once you have a property under contract you now have potential buyers lined up, instead of getting a property and hoping to find a buyer.  2) GENERATING LEADS Yellow letter campaigns, bandit signs, billboards and yard signs can help you generate leads but I think your best bet is to advertise yourself as the "expert" in your neighborhood on buying houses.