That is why it is hard to get regular real estate loans on assets valued so low, the cost of the refinance makes it so you are paying higher than they can legally charge you percentage wise.

I'm new to the platform but have been investing in real estate for some time.

First off, congrats on being in a position to scale your real estate portfolio.

My journey right now is learning more about real estate investing as I've been very passive and bought without much research beforehand.

I have looked at getting involved in real estate for years but never pulled the trigger for one reason or another. 

I agree, the podcasts have made a difference in my knowledge of real estate. 

tbd Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I did work for a commercial real estate investor prior to jumping into syndication, so that gave me a strong knowledge base to start with.

@Yael DoronHi - I don't invest in Phoenix but was just curious if you already own real estate and are looking to expand into Phoenix, or are brand new.

There’s also a good mix of duplexes, triplexes, and quads, so you’ve got options for a solid house hack.House hacking is actually how I got into real estate—I’ve done two house hacks with duplexes here in Chattanooga, and it’s been a game changer.