Our primary home where our children were born - every investment has a story and a connection to larger part of life!

THEN, I plan to purchase the second home using a FHA or conventional loan (3%-5% down), for which I will likely pay the monthly cost out-of-pocket, maybe with some rental income support if it is a duplex.My concern is, I do not want to spend my savings or weigh down my debt-to-income ratio so much so that I cannot qualify for and pay the down payment and closing for the lending on the second home.Questions: - With the first home being multi-family, 75% of the rental income (or potential rental income initially) will relatively either maintain or boost my debt-to-income ratio from lenders' perspectives, right? 

Stay tuned for Day 6: Floors, Cabinets & Bringing the Home to Life!

Outdoor spaces like a deck or patio can also boost value.

I need to get this existing company out of my life. 

I took a break from school and shed all points of stress in my life.

Working with contractors for the first time - don't pay the contractors until the work is done, very big lesson for life!

You may do some research on what life is like on both ends and make a decision from there. 

Investors want to know why you’re the best person to execute a strategy.Strategic Partnerships – Aligning with experienced operators, property managers, or development partners can accelerate growth and boost credibility.Build a Strong Online Presence – Having a professional website, investor portal, and well-documented case studies can go a long way in attracting both investors and deals.Raising capital and scaling a real estate business takes time, but with your background and passion, you’re already ahead of the game.

Not going to happen in my life, as it would be a major change, which I'm not willing to go thru.