None the less, I travel to the areas 1-3 hrs from where I live and look around a lot.Recommendations for Rural narrowed down to this:1) Find a major metro area with strong jobs and increasing population, and search up to 60 miles out.2) Find the most affordable region 60 miles out that has something special to offer in the path of progress.

I’m also in the process of getting my real estate license so that I can list the properties myself and my electrician license as I plan to do some of the rehab myself initially to increase my profits.

If it makes sense, then just replace the HELOC with a new HELOC after the garage is built due to the increase in value.

Given the average rent in the GTA and increasing interest rates the stress will become even more extreme if let as it is.Housing shortages aren't cured overnight.And a heads up. some of the big 5 banks appear to be increasing their posted rates.

ThanksBuyan Michael Morton also wrote the standard DelREIA lease. 

If you invest in an area that is prone to vacancies during downturns due to the job market or renters moving out to buy homes, then you have to be prepared for longer vacancy periods and increase the factor in the analysis.Most areas don't have this issue.

I would make sure you understand everything that goes into renovating in Maryland as the county is very specific and their codes far exceed standard building codes.

Do a standard screening weighing heavily on there credit report.

Yeah, the housing is not up to the standards that you or I would live in, but you always have two choices:  Upgrade and charge more, or don't and charge less. 

Hello everyone my name is Edwin manning i currently live in the Modesto Ca area and i'm about 5 days new to the Bigger pockets site and would love any help navigating. As we all know real estate has sky rocketed acros...