Growing area and better bang for your buck then neighboring Savannah.

I'm trying to make an informed decision and would really value insight based on real experience not just theory.

If you're doing conventional financing, get a local mortgage broker, but keep in mind IL is a lien theory state and MO is a deed theory state, so the loans will be structured slightly differently.

I feel like the only deals that cash flow are C class areas with little appreciation but in theory flip side $11,300 in property taxes cuts into a lot of your appreciation ....please someone help me!

Your background is exactly the kind that turns rough properties into long-term winners. that is correct, I've had to rely on myself to get things done as I'm skeptical of most people. as i been shown through life by  many their intentions don't match actions.solving by doing holds more weight than theory .starting out i will need to learn how to value properties and run numbers, building materials is easy part  people and business strategy is were improvements are neededi am solution oriented and slowly I'm refining my ability to build  rapport and meaningful connections , as i am ambivert.would love to entertain a converstation to see if we can help one other! 

My theory is because the margins are tight with little profit.  

Trying to self-manage from out of stateIt sounds good in theory,  until you’re coordinating HVAC repairs at 10 PM from another time zone.Oklahoma is still a strong cash-flow market if you buy right and build the right team.For those investing remotely, what lessons did you learn the hard way?

Ok, since we source the vast majority of our capital from banks, let's test your theory:• Speed when opportunities arise - agreed that hard money / private lending has an absolute  advantage here• Creative financing solutions - our construction loans from the bank are pretty darn good;  "creative" strategies always seem to be more risky than a bank loan;  this one is borderline • Consistent access to capital - if you have a debt cap with a bank, no issue• A partner that understands your strategy - the bank VPs we work with understand our strategy as well as anyoneNow let's add a few line items:No points - bank winsNo last minute delayed or dropped financing at closing - bank winsNo scams - I read about a lending scam on this board routinely - I've never heard of a legit bank scamming money on a loan (although charging excessive fees, sure) - bank winsWould I borrow from a hard money lender? 

I help short-term rental operators, flippers, BRRRR investors, developers, and growth-focused real estate entrepreneurs make smarter tax decisions before and during a deal — not just at filing time.As both an active investor and advisor, I look at opportunities through a real-world execution lens, not just tax code theory.

While the ADUs provide the volume, the renovation of the main house adds a premium layer, with a projected value of $870/rsf, maximizing every inch of the 7,243-square-foot lot.The Supply Shock No One is Talking AboutStandard economic theory suggests that when mortgage rates jump from 3% to nearly 7%, demand should evaporate and prices should tumble.