Out of state investing can be very profitable however homework is the key.

I'm currently Vice-President of a not for profit.

Remember you make your profit when you buy!

Wes, I'm an agent in CT and could definately help your investor find profitable properties here in Connecticut if you are interested.

Pay 10K and you will have a 45K profit on the deal based on your numbers.

I see the TV shows on Rehab , I/E buying a rehab investing x dollars and making profit , buying foreclosures and selling, rental properties, Preconstruction .....I would love to rehab, not the most handy person, but would get dirty.

Those just aren't profitable loans for banks.And secondly, will quit claiming from a personal loan to a living trust help protect the assets rather than having to establish an LLC?

Sounds like you are going to continue to profit and be a profitable acquaintance.

I think living in a house and remodeling it slowly makes more sense because you can afford to hold the house, stage it and if you only make a marginal profit at least it's tax free after two years.

In this article we examine three of the most significant non-financial issues that an investor should consider before investing in a commercial real estate deal.1) Selection of tenantsGiven that most real estate investors are buying property to generate cash flow and generate profit from asset appreciation some time looking at the tenant mix of a commercial building can determine the potential profitability of a project.Seeking creditworthy tenants may well assist in gaining finance on good terms from potential lenders - many lenders will make an offer that is based upon the credit rating of the larget tenant.