I put it on Facebook market place shortly after and messages started to flow in, I got the place rented out pretty quickly that way.So if you're not yet, I would recommend listing on facebook marketplace.

It is way better to keep water out than deal with it once it is in. I

So that is where the real loss of use comes in, I guess.

For myself I am going to bring in a boots on the ground investor in the area we are going to invest in. I

As a side note, if I was to join a REIA, it would need to be in the market that I want to flip a house in, which means that I need to have a market locked in.  Is

@Daniel J LopezI would say it depends on how you process information and what state you want to get licensed in. I

Lots of crime, low rent, low home prices are a good indication.Now just because an area is C or D grade doesn't necessarily mean its not worth investing in, is it in the path of progress?

Often licensing boards take a dim view of unethical behaviour and there are protocols in place to protect the public from harm, including financial compensation.As it relates to the transaction you are in, I would suggest that you negotiate the repairs you feel are required, in line with the parameters of the contract you have undertaken with the seller - this would be your strongest position in securing a more favourable deal.

I also used to invest in Salt Lake City UT it is too expensive now for me to buy (and hold) in. I

@Alex MartensGreat job getting your first home, sounds like you're on the right path. as for trying to learn more before diving in, I believe it is very important to have theory based learning as well as practice based learning.