All Forum Posts by: Jay J.

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2. Then, download the BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide and start reading some more!!
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4. Now you're ready to face the RE world !! GO GET IT!!

Welcome. You have already set yourself up for success by joining BiggerPockets!!
This is really the premier place to start learning about RE and what it can do for you!

1. First things first, learn the basics --> http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere

2. Then, download the BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide and start reading some more!!
The UBG will will walk through many of the key topics of real estate investing. Ask anyone here, its an invaluable resource. --> https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investin...

3. Once that's done, get to listening to the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A really great podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice. --> https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/...

4. Now you're ready to face the RE world !! GO GET IT!!

Welcome. You have already set yourself up for success by joining BiggerPockets!!
This is really the premier place to start learning about RE and what it can do for you!

1. First things first, learn the basics --> http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere

2. Then, download the BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide and start reading some more!!
The UBG will will walk through many of the key topics of real estate investing. Ask anyone here, its an invaluable resource. --> https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investin...
3. Once that's done, get to listening to the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A really great podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice. --> https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/...
4. Now you're ready to face the RE world !! GO GET IT!!

Welcome to BP @Steve L.!! You have already set yourself up for success by joining BiggerPockets!!
This is really the premier place to start learning about RE and what it can do for you!

I live close to Loveland (Amelia), and I'd love to talk RE some time. Hit me up!!  

But, in the mean time...

1. First things first, learn the basics --> http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere

2. Then, download the BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide and start reading some more!!
The UBG will will walk through many of the key topics of real estate investing. Ask anyone here, its an invaluable resource. --> https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investin...
3. Once that's done, get to listening to the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A really great podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice. --> https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/...
4. Now you're ready to face the RE world !! GO GET IT!!

Its a bit of a drive, but @Joe Fairless runs a pretty good one here in Cincinnati..

link to meetup -->https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cincinnatis-best-ever...

link to forum thread -->https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/20...

Good Luck!!

ahh..  ok thanks!

@Parker Fairfield out of curiosity, what is the "SUPERFUND CLEAN UP database"? Got a link ?

Seriously, you're just now realizing now un-affordable most college degree's (with the less than stellar future job outlooks) are..?  :-/
CCM is a nice place, My wife went there also..  but yea, as a whole I think college is over rated. Unless you need a specialized degree (ie, law, medical, etc..)

Just my $0.02.

Welcome to BP @Todd Dexheimer. You have already set yourself up for success by joining BiggerPockets!! This is really the premier place to start learning about RE and what it can do for you!

Some quick assistance for your questions..  Yes, Cincinnati is a good market. But for a better answer (and probably more detailed) wait for @Sean Cole, @Joe Fairless, or @Jered Sturm to chime in..  they know the Market pretty well!

..but while you're waiting..

1. First things first, learn the basics --> http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere

2. Then, download the BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide and start reading some more!!
The UBG will will walk through many of the key topics of real estate investing. Ask anyone here, its an invaluable resource. --> https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investin...

3. Once that's done, get to listening to the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A really great podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice. --> https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/...

4. Now you're ready to face the RE world !! GO GET IT!!

A few answers to your questions...
1. You could get a pre-approval letter but you need to find out how much she'll be asking for. That will give you a better idea of your actual debt obligations, but you'll probably need a down payment if you don't plan on living in the property.

2. If she's willing to carry your note, well, she could hold the 'note'. I'd contact someone that has experience with this if this is the route you take.( laws have recently (relatively speaking) changed)

Now, my questions for you..

What is the condition of the property?? No rehab is needed? nothing for CapEx?

side note, I'm local to cincinnati and I'm curious where you'd find a property that has a city skyline view where the owner would sell for less than  +200k..  (not saying they don't exists, but..)