When I first started, I learned that diversifying a little—maybe starting with one cash purchase for rental and layering in a financed property or two—can balance risk and cash flow.It’s also wise to consider market trends in areas where you’re looking to invest.

These areas often balance occupancy rates with reasonable property taxes.3.

Approach them now about doing it, provide them the proper forms, and instructions on how to do it. 

Balancing the cash flow and the financing puzzle can be a tricky dance, but the more we share these experiences, the better we can navigate the twists and turns of real estate ventures.

If anyone has insights on how to get started with licensing in Illinois or advice on balancing it with investing, I’d greatly appreciate your guidance!

So from the start, I have had a tax guy in my corner who I thought would help ensure my taxes were done properly... or so I thought.Now jumping to the here and now, my tax guy is in the middle of my 2022 return and I have been asking him questions back and forth for weeks and making sure he has everything he needs from me.

RCN Capital - Never used them, but seem to be legit Roc Capital - Used them, be careful here, if you don't do your proper due diligence with the deal, you will end up with an unhappy borrower.

If you're interested in adding real estate lends as another tool in your toolbox, these are the steps I've learned you should take to vet your borrower before looking at any of their opportunities!
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:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

We only have 4 units on section 8 right now, but in general, the system works well for investors IF you have a solid property manager who understands the subsides and does proper tenant screening.