I would be in favor of a voting system directly correlated to the amount of taxes one pays.Example --- If you are a Section 8 / Food Stamp freeloader who pays $0 in taxes, you get zero votes.

Many lenders, including ourselves, will take your past projects into account when offering you better loan terms.If you have a proven track record, we can help you secure even more favorable terms on your next flip.

It's in a very sought out neighborhood and has plenty of favorable comps to justify ARV.

Quote from @Madi Shanahan: I'm looking at the property taxes, and laws favoring the tenants, as well as the current state of the economy and I'm second guessing if Chicago is still a smart area to invest in.

California is pretty well favoring the tenant so in case there is an evication, it may cost me a lot money and time.

Creative structures like seller carry or JV partnerships are also picking up — they’re great tools when used on the right projects.Overall, access to capital is still there, but it’s definitely favoring experienced investors who bring solid numbers and a clear exit plan.

Let’s say hypothetically  they were willing to sign a lien / deed of trust / mortgage in my favor to protect my position.Also, let’s say that the person that was selling and did the deed of trust to secure assumption ended up having a judgment at a later date.. could I foreclose on the deed of trust / mortgage to clear title?

Great to have you here.I don't live anywhere near Indiana (I'm an Illinoisan living in The Netherlands), but I've invested in a couple properties (multifamily syndications) in the greater Indy area and it generally seems like a pretty favorable market with some pretty good opportunities.All the best with getting started on your investor journey!

For larger properties, something like a CMBS loan might be an option to consider.A lot of foreign investors I've spoken to have partnered with American nationals or permanent residents, which does make it easier, but going solo should be totally possible (just likely a reduced lender pool, possibly less favorable terms).

I like to have less points, fees, downpayment, prepayment penalty, fast closing, less interest rate, favorable terms like 15 years etc. as every landlord investor looks.