Personally, I think most agents fail because they lack an environment to work within that actually wants them to be successful (no where to go and actually work if they want to work or learn the business).

I try to minimize what I surround myself with so I can really enjoy my environment.

The current environment is shifting again. 

This lending environment is local so just ignore people from 1500 miles away when they tell you what a local lender will do.

To make this deal worthwhile, you’d need a lower purchase price, better financing, or higher ARV to secure a comfortable profit margin.If you need help structuring financing, let me know!

You might be surprised at the amount of tax professionals who operate in a virtual environment!

I've been ruminating over the low rate environment recently and whether to refi one or more of my long-term rentals, but I just struggled visualizing the full gamut of financial impacts, e.g. loan cost inefficiency, 30yrs vs 15yrs mortgages, maximizing cash flows vs cash-outs, tax positions, etc.

I wouldn’t feel comfortable with that looming over my head.

However, some investors are comfortable with this approach, especially if they prefer to limit their initial capital and plan to refinance a few years after purchase—particularly as discussions about the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates into 2025 continue.Ultimately, successful investing hinges on selecting a growing market, a desirable neighborhood, and assembling a strong support team.

All of these checked out, so I felt comfortable.