While I haven’t chosen a specific niche yet, I’m leaning toward purchasing a multi-unit apartment where my 20-year-old son could live and help manage while we rent out the other units—essentially a form of house-hacking.So far, I’ve connected with a few real estate agents and gained MLS access, which has been a great starting point.

Purley asset-based lenders are most likely going to be hard money lenders whose rates are typically going to be much higher.

If you elect to use a VA loan, that typically means you don't plan to put any money down.

I don't think the typical sub-to deal would lead to equity skimming because they are likely close to foreclosure and there isn't enough time to rent the unit back out and make money allowing the unit to go to foreclosure.

Also, if you buy using a hard money lender or cash, Zach Starnes can do re-fi's off the appraised value shorter than the typical 6mos and then you might not need any money down if you buy at the right price.

To me forbearance is poor consolation for what is essential government take over of private property. 

-Max LTARV is typically 75% -Is a 12-24 Month Interest-only loan with a balloon payment - Minimum credit score is typically 600 -Interest on the Rehab is usually paid per the total drawn amount. 

As a new fix and flip investor lenders will typically want to see 20% down payment and will be able to fund 20% of the rehab budget (80% LTC). 

Typically AE's will be commission only or commission + a small base.

Before committing to paying off the property, analyze whether there are ways to optimize revenue, such as better marketing, adjusting pricing, or upgrading the property to attract higher-end guests.Return on Capital: If you pay off the mortgage, the “return” is essentially the 7% interest you’re saving.