Especially if you're an investor, you're going to want to go with someone that can help you grow your business.

Knowing your current state comps is a great place to start and a real estate agent can help pull those figures quickly. 

From someone asking for help based on the success they saw us having. 

@Derrick Roland II it would help if we knew how much you were pre-approved for and if FHA or conforming?

Renting could allow you to focus on paying down debt and saving for a larger down payment, while buying now could help you start building equity or even generate passive income through house hacking.

keep going after it. run lots of numbers and do a lot of underwriting. feel free to reach out at any time if you need help in your market. these properties that are 3 units are rented and then a cash out refinance that not only makes money but returns full capital to the investor on DSCR loans similar to the interest rate you mentioned above. 

I have had to use the RA 3 times in 3 years and every time it has help up to scrutiny and has allowed us to collect for damages, remove people breaking rules, etc.

If you need help, DM me, and I’ll point you in the right direction!

Perhaps I could help with some recommendations for other contractors to bid on the roof and foundation or even a new property manager.

I hope this helps feed your train of thought!