It's likely that way for a reason :) @Nicholas L. provides some good insights and a great post on that topic specifically.

@Lauren L PokladnikYou're smart to begin thinking about this, and looking at it from all angles. 

Quote from @Nicholas L.: @Joshua Postthere are lots of things you can do:-talk to a lender to find out how much you can borrow-find an agent and go look at 50 potential house hacks-reduce your expenses so you can save more each month-go to all of the local REIA meetings and find out what the other investors are doingjust because you haven't bought something does not mean you are in analysis paralysis.  

@Nicholas L. ok, I appreciate the insight.

Quote from @Nicholas L.: @Tyquan Flemingwelcome. 

@Jeffrey L Evans Years, yes, it’s journeyman or better for 4 years; a college degree can account to 2-3 years plus 1 year journeyman or better position in a construction company.

Quote from @Nicholas L.: @Alexis Fentresscongrats on the acquisition. 

Quote from @Nicholas L.: that's a brutal annual feehave you tried to get a HELOCYes, but I can’t get a HELOC on a rental property, and I can’t do a commercial line of credit because my revenue is too low 

Quote from @Nicholas L.: Hire an attorney and do it rightGood luckThanks I have reached out for legal help.

Quote from @Nicholas L.: @Sean Petriehouse hacking is a great way to get started but not everyone's situation permits it.here's a great thread on the challenges of investing OOS in the midwest.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1159104-overl...