Purchase price: $120,000 Cash invested: $30,000 Successfully bought and renovated a single family home in booming East Ridge TN, just next to the beautiful grounds of Camp Jordan park.

Another tip is only key the deadbolt.

@Dustin Allen Thanks for the great tip!

If I lived in one of the neighboring Toledo suburbs (some beautiful houses there, BTW), I'm pretty sure I'd be FI and living comfortably right now as I agree with @Russell Brazil.. the best market to invest is the one you are in. 

Home came out beautifully and the property sold immediately at my "ambitious for this neighborhood" list price.What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Chattanooga.

Purchase price: $160,000

Cash invested: $70,000

Successfully bought and renovated a single family home in booming Ea...

Caveat: if you are bringing in a huge amount of money say 50% of the raise then that might tip the scales in your favor).

Hey everyone, I’m new here. I just flipped a house I paid next to nothing for, and doing a cash out refinance on my first property. I should have about $60k to reinvest. I also just quit my job and became a self emplo...

I recently married with my beautiful (Russian) wife Aliya.

I am new to BiggerPockets and excited to read your topics and learn new tips and processes.