I would hate to purchase something and then be restricted by the unknowns.

I found out about Lakeland through doing my own research online and it seemed like a great area to live it provided that I can get a job I like there.I wouldn't say Lakeland is unknown to people in Miami.

The lender is harmed by a changed risk profile when he must now deal with an unknown owner whose interest you have actively concealed. john while agree with the risk assessment for whatever reason almost all loans to homeowners there is no clause that says they must notify the lender .

And I am trying to find out if I can get the best area in Baltimore it will solve my problem of low entry and better risk as compared to unknown areas that I don't have visibility.Also, I am showing lots of interest in Baltimore, and also in some part of DC, and am thinking in a couple of years from now, it might be a good investment opportunity.

The reason you are likely nervous is because of the unknown and not being aware of the risk factor. 

Some basic financial thinking, etc...I think this ranks up there with cutting the main stack and getting an unknown desease, as far as the bad and the ugly that go along with the good of this business.And seriously @Jim K., I never knew that about main stacks—thanks for putting that out there.Good Luck!

We are so used to having what feels like guaranteed money each month from our LTR that we are managing fear of the unknown on the STR side.Thanks so much for any advice.

@ Jonathan TwomblyAs a relatively new real estate investor (and yes, it does sound strange to call myself one), my most challenging hurdle was the fear of the unknown.

Why would I leave a really good job, with good salary, to jump into the unknown where none of them have been or know nothing about?

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