Working with a mortgage broker who specializes in investor programs can be helpful for better terms as conventional loan product lenders generally don't have the best DSCR terms.More info on DSCR loans: DSCR loans won't use your income to underwrite the loan.DSCR loans are based off of down payment, credit score and either actual or market rents so it helps to supercharge an investor's real estate goals and net worth.

This is where we will go back to your primary goal (Owning a cool property that you use sometimes vs. a pure investment property). 

The city is rapidly growing in terms of population and job market with so many major companies choosing to move and develop here like Intel, Google, Amazon, etc.

One of the board members was there and is looking to retire, We hit it off and he opened up his 30+ property portfolio to me to choose from.

After a bit more research, I actually think renting a place will get me started faster and earn some experience doing Airbnb with a little less risk involved.Obviously I still need to be concerned about not violating a lease agreement by doing so and I would likely live on the property and lot or all the time.Ownership is still the ultimate goal, but this looks a faster party to self driven income.

Good Day BP Community, Along with my investment goals for 2025, I have a goal to scroll less and consume more meaningful content.

Once you're ready, create a goal (e.g., "I will buy at least one single-family home, duplex, triplex, or fourplex before the end of 2019") and then do it.

A different industry thought leader will present and allow a time for Q&A.The goal is to raise awareness of and encourage this strategy as well as network with likeminded investors and entrepreneurs.  

Investors should therefore exercise significant care when choosing their Qualified Intermediary because of the critical role the company will play in the administration of their 1031 Exchange transaction.It is extremely important to note that 1031 Exchange Qualified Intermediaries are generally not required to be licensed, regulated, audited or otherwise monitored by any regulatory body.

My goal is to free up that line of credit so I can use it for short-term debt like flips and such.