@Samuel MartinTo secure a new property deal with limited capital and potential DTI challenges, consider Home Equity Line of Credit(HELOC) or Cash-Out Refinance, partner with someone with capital or credit, explore creative financing options, use a BRRRR Strategy, reduce DTI through income boosts or portfolio loans.

My next goal would be to rent it for that and not take any cash flow from the property yet just keep it in the reserves then try to refinance at a later date or see if the home appreciates enough 

We're looking to renovate something before the end of the year to accomplish 2 things: 1) Improve home value so we can get appraisal, refinance and leverage that to buy a new property. 2) Take advantage of the tax credits that are out there in 2024 before the new year or is it better to wait until 2025 and just hold onto the cash I have at hand.Here is a list of renovations that will need to be done eventually:*Brand new basement kitchen (cabinets + add seating area - we already have brand new dishwasher, fridge, gas oven)*New standing shower in the basement bathroom*New Siding*AC/Furnace for unit 1 are close to end of life but still functioning*New Fence/landscaping*New Windows for the basement*New Garage (unstable, concrete shifting, very old)*Solar Panels on the roof (There is a $0 down payment lease option w/ sunrun, but I'm hesitant to move forward)*Renovate master bedroom closet for tenants (it is old & has built in entertainment center that is very dated)*Repair Catch basin*Adding better drainage system for back door.Greatly appreciate any help, insight or advice!

I've been focusing on fourplexes as a first investment to spread vacancy risk but the inventory in my driving area is pretty low. I'd like to at least get something in escrow before the Spring. Would you recommend exp...

Would it make sense to invest in improving my home, then refinance with a bank to extract the created equity, and then use that money to purchase a rental property?

So I am familiar with soflo.One strategy I am trying to implement is The 4-3-2-1 Strategy:Start with a 4-unit property: Live in one unit, rent out the others to cover your mortgage and expenses.Repeat with 3-unit, 2-unit, and attain your dream home last (1 unit property)After 12 months of living in each property, consider a cash out refinance to use equity for improvements or further investments, if beneficial for you.Build a real estate portfolio of 10 rental units in a 3 year span while generating rental income.

The rates and terms are usually more favorable than DSCR loans, so I’d lean toward conventional financing while you can still qualify.BRRRR Method: The BRRRR strategy can be powerful, but it might slow you down a bit due to the current cash-out refinance seasoning periods, which can be as long as 12 months.

Is FHA refinance or cash out possible before 2 years?

Granted, they had the benefit of relatively low purchase prices relative to rental income; low interest rate loans they were able to refinance into and (generally) rising house values.  

The BRRRR strategy—Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat—played a pivotal role in this growth.