But one thing that often gets overlooked is that you can get deeper deal analysis at no cost by leveraging a mortgage broker or lending professional as part of your evaluation process.A good broker already has access to the paid software stack most investors do not want to spend money on, including credit risk systems, property data tools, pricing engines, portfolio-level underwriting, rental tolerance models, DSCR assessments, and more.

I am currently seeking my real estate license as well.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

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With proper planning, it can be a very effective approach.Having a tax professional who truly understands real estate can make a big difference — especially as your portfolio expands.

What type of properties are you seeking, SFR, 2-4 MF, or 5+ MF?

Given that you're near NYC, I'd imagine, there'd be a lot of newer professionals looking for a place to live so there should be no shortage.Id connect with other local investors that do rent by the room to see what they do for furnishings. 

Good afternoon all.  I'm a newbie in process of searching for my 1st investment property in Toledo, OH with my realestate agent.  I am an out of state investor so I will need to hire a great property management agency...

The structure and layout made it ideal for a modern update that would appeal to buyers seeking a fully finished, move-in ready home.How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

The idea is not to completely ignore cash flow, but rather to seek deals for their potential for equity gains, even if that means a modest cash-on-cash return.Due to the combined forces of value-add, market appreciation, amortization, and leverage, seeking deals that build equity can generate large amounts of capital with which you can reinvest.