Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

Definitely the way to go on rental properties if you are an out of state investor NOT looking for an enormous undertaking with a BRRRR type scenario or investment of that nature or part time or full time job.

Bryan, it sounds like you have a solid plan for rehabbing the duplex but are facing challenges with traditional financing methods like HELOC and home equity loans due to DTI issues.

My second slow season I decided not to rent it out because the propane bill to heat the home wasn’t worth the hassle, this last slow season was record snow and many homes lost power and heat for several days, it was categorized as a natural disaster.

Further, these “asset protection” methods are under constant creditor attack through the courts, meaning they are probably of benefit only a short period of time, UNLESS, true CONTROL of the asset is given up.  

@Ashley HightowerOver the past three years, I’ve been using most of the major off-market techniques.Of all the methods, texting has been a double-edged sword.

Hello,I have several ways to fund a down payment on my first investment property and would like to know the "safest" way to do so...Cash, borrow against my 401K (and does this method constitue the start of my investments) or HELOC. 

This work is methodical for her and she likes it.  

The author and article suggests to utilize the climate risk data before committing to an investment and be familiar with specific risks in your area—whether it’s floods, wildfires or heat waves.They recommend these valuable tools to assess these risks:FEMA National Risk Index – Provides a comprehensive overview of natural hazards across the U.S., including floods, earthquakes, and severe storms.USDA Wildfire Risk to Communities – Offers detailed insights into wildfire risks for homes in specific regions, particularly useful for properties near forests or dry areas.Risk Factor – Analyzes flood, fire, and other climate-related threats for individual properties, giving you a risk score.Climate Check – Delivers property-specific climate risk ratings, covering heat, drought, fire, and floods.Do you consider environmental factors like flood and heat when investing?

Thaks Nico, could you explain why you’re using the triple line dialer method?