Couple takes on this: Generically speaking, yes it often does make sense to increase your loan amount for monthly savings. 

If I were looking at a restaurant, I would be looking for the most generic building concept as possible, to minimize buildout cost.Again, to repeat John, is one a superior location to the other?  

Instead of providing actionable strategies and insights, the program was filled with generic information readily available for free online.

I wasn't trying to get into real estate investment for any other purpose than supplementing and paying off the mortgage. 

If you think writing a generic message will get great results, think again.

I also had more confidence, more resources in terms of private lenders who were willing to lend to me because I now had a track record, and good contractors.By running my own marketing, I had access to a lot more opportunities and was able to start supplementing the cost of my acquisitions through wholesaling and the occassional flip which in turn expanded my network.

I think you need to start by figuring out what you’re near term goals are - are you wanting to generate enough cash flow to offset W2 income, are you simply wanting to supplement your retirement, are you looking for significant tax advantages etc.

He provides the CPA with Buildium Balance sheet and Income statement reports and any supplemental information like Hud statements if we have done purchases or sales during the year.

Generic online contracts or other one-size-fits-all documents can contain illegal provisions under state law that may cause legal and financial woeWisconsin Lease Laws In accordance with Section 704.44 of the Wisconsin Statutes, a residential lease can be considered void and unenforceable if it includes any of the ten invalid provisions outlined in the statute.

I want to invest in real estate to heavily supplement W2 to open up options and financial security.