I have had a long term interest in purchasing an investment property and I'm looking to be smarter about this.

I know for example we can fund up to 90% of the purchase and 100% of the rehab when we're funding the purchase and the rehab.

If you had good credit (670-730 range), you have 20% to make a down payment, and sufficient income to qualify for the home you want to purchase - Would you choose the FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER or CONVENTIONAL purchase option...which would you pick and WHY?

The idea of "economy of scale" on small properties like duplexes is largely a myth.

I definitely wouldn't sign a purchase agreement before seeing the property.

These are our first two rental property purchases.

This sounds like a home run and a great first purchase!!

A common misconception is that real estate properties under $1M have a smaller tax basis and therefore do not benefit from a cost segregation study due to the associated fees.

I have found it is beneficial to rent your smaller homes with the program and your larger homes (same number of bedrooms) in the private market.

@William J Anderson you want assistance in analyzing T-12s for the purpose of purchasing a property?