You get blocked by carriers then expect your personal phones to be shut down.You don't have to using a service like Launch Control or the others...Only with the google play app do you have to use a personal phone number and I haven't used that number in 1 1/2 year.The anti spam things the networks are doing are pretty difficult to get around I can see why that SMS platform threw in the towel and has you using your real phone number.  

Hey Matthew - Rates can vary depending on the specific scenario—things like property value, LTV, cash flow, credit score, and whether or not you want to buy down the rate with points all play a role.

You could consider house hacking to reduce out of pocket expenses.It’s definitely an appreciation play not a cash flow play but with the federal government here appreciation is consistent - you won’t get super high appreciation like some places but also don’t get high depreciation as well.

Broker will end up paying, if Saurabh Patel plays his cards right.

I have truly realized how realtors play an invaluable piece of this puzzle I am trying to put together. 

This is where the power of leverage comes into play.

So you have 25k to play with right now, not 40k.

I guess I always played it safe because of the security blanket it offered me.

I'm also finding that a single large repair can wipe out a whole year of income, making me wonder if cheaper cashflowing properties is the right play. 

I'm really interested in see how the "Local Agent in Charge" plays out and if they really do go after agents / brokers if the property owners do not comply.