Made a dilapidated house into a gorgeous family home!

Big 5 BR home with gorgeous views of a lake and mountains beyond. 

I was envious of a friends big gorgeous fixers in Arkansas, and I reacted by over-renovating, holding on too long, getting over-leveraged and then 2008 happened and…well enough said.

Very new to creative financing, looked at DSCR loans last year but don't know how to check on the lender for reviews or scams. I can search it but same deal, the search engines don't evaluate the results. Thanks for a...

Where are you most concerned about your blind spots?

I’ve had to widen my search radius to smaller suburbs or target properties needing light cosmetic work to make the numbers work.Value-add opportunities: Adding amenities tenants love, like finished basements or upgraded kitchens, seems to justify rent premiums in this market.Navigating the competition:Be creative with financing: Seller financing or partnering with other investors has been helpful to secure deals when conventional offers didn’t cut it.Work with local agents and wholesalers: They often have their finger on the pulse of off-market opportunities, which is critical in a hot market.For those new to suburban Chicago investing, I’d say the key is finding the “sweet spot” neighborhoods—ones on the rise but not yet maxed out in price.

I really would like an app or site that allows you to compile a list of properties with notes on the spot, and bonus points if it pulls up any info on the property as well. 

I have heard that the sweet spot is a 4 bed 2 bath section 8 in Memphis.

Maybe adding a camper spot as well?

Just be sure to check local regulations because some spots are cracking down on STRs.