When that happens, find a lawyer and a CPA familiar with that world and let them help you navigate the waters.As a strategy, high leverage can be a good thing when you are starting out, but once you reach critical mass, it becomes an albatross around your neck.If your planning shows you need the income from 40 sfh rentals to support you through retirement you want those paid for as soon as possible after purchase.With each paid for house you do two things, you improve your financial strength going into any future deal and you reduce the real risk you face when things don't go as planned.A couple of years ago, we had the start of a major real estate correction.

I am thrilled at how quick and easy the process is.This is a factor that does not mentioned as much on the forums, but I have come to believe an important factor to consider in making a decision to invest in a particular market is the strength of landlord/tenant laws.

If growth is coming, I'd want to be in a position of strength ... cash flowing as much as possible without having rehabbed and in control of several acres on both sides of the main drag.If nothing is coming soon, and it supports it, then rehab may be in order.

By the way, I read your blog post about playing to your strengths as an investor and really enjoyed it.

Not strength wise but in regards to not putting up with 'garbage' in thier city.But every city has crime.

I would have assumed a linear market is a market that strengths consistently over time.

Yesterday I came across Phill Grove's webinar All-In-One Done For You Real EstateI see tremendous value in it and wondered if anyone here uses it.Would love to know what you think.I'm new (haven't even had a deal done yet), but I know my strengths and weaknesses.

What we say to ourselves, especially in that murky semi present stage (ex Day dreaming, procrasitination, etc).What we say to ourselves and rationalize our failure while others succeed.Here are attitude quotes from the Masters, people I draw strength and power to my core.Jim RohnIt doesn't matter which side of the fence you get off on sometimes.

MF is favored out there, plus you're in a prime location (I assume down there), and I'm sure they take into consideration the strength beyond the subject property DSCR...

It's very true that up to 4 units, lenders don't run numbers, but rather see debt to income ratio and borrower's strength.