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Seeking Advices and suggestions on what type investment is the bestMultiple Single-Family Rentals: Diversifying into several single-family homes can spread risk and potentially increase returns.Multifamily Properties: Investing in duplexes, triplexes, or larger apartment complexes can offer higher yields and economies of scale.Specialty Properties (e.g., Event Venues): Purchasing a property like a ranch for hosting events is possible

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Perhaps with a sample property of the type we are seeking.  

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For loan balances under $200k, you are better off going DSCR with a 5 year prepayment penalty and paying 2 total points on the loan (1 point is 1% of the loan size).

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Not recommending or condoning anything, but find out how the max 3 nonfamilial roommates are monitored by the city and what's the penalty.

I would start with all cash and then seek private lending money.