It should appraise for an amount hopefully high enough to give you that 20-25%, which you can then pull out, and use as a down payment on the next property.At some point, you do want to let the properties build up some equity so you aren't over-leveraged with borrowed money, but it's a pretty cool strategy to get going.

The biggest risk is "self-dealing" and can get tricky when you have a leveraged investment and if you intend to self- manage.

You may have enough to leverage your money with hard money financing if you are looking to start buying properties.

Are there any suggestions on firms that lend themselves to technology.

When it comes to  cash vs loan  they both have pros  and if you leverage a property right  debt can work for you.Hope that helps!

The problem is that Houses don't take care of themselves...The idea with Investing is that you are trying to use Leverage to make Money, ideally with, Other Peoples Money.

Since I'm new to the game, I have a TON of questions and I look forward to leveraging everyone in BP's experience and tips.Thanks all!

I am looking to acquire another property but I am wondering what may be the best financing option to leverage the rental property?

Hoping for some insight as I am new to investing.My neighbor wants to sell, he owns it outright, he grew up in the property so he is emotionally invested. He currently lives with his wife in her house about 20 mins aw...

Is it better to leverage or pay down existing mortgages?