I ended up maxing out the HELOC while I watched my rate climb to 11.5%.So lessons learned... at least for me personally I kind of got addicted to acquisitions.

Quote from @Brendan Jones: For the homes, and or properties that you will use as a primary or a rental property one big thing I look for is infrastructure in the area, extrinsic value (I.e. hospitals in the area, schools, and job market), and the last thing is creature comforts for people (I.e. is a store to get groceries 1 hour away or 2 minutes away).

I know if it were in the US I would explore a seller financed deal where we write a 15 year note for the property so that we essentially pay our cousins in monthly installments and take over control of the property.

For over a decade, I’ve focused on multifamily acquisitions and asset management with firms ranging from small boutique offices to large syndicators.

This week, two critical economic reports—the CPI inflation report (Tuesday, February 13) and Initial Jobless Claims (Thursday, February 15)—will provide new insights into whether the Fed will stay on its current path or begin signaling rate cuts.Real estate investors looking to finance new deals, refinance existing loans, or time their next acquisition should closely monitor how these reports shape market expectations for the Fed’s next move.Current Market ConditionsMortgage rates have remained stubbornly high due to persistent inflation and a strong labor market.

Do you have to have phone service at the property?

Thus paying less total interest on both properties.

I've personally sold a number of properties to VA buyers.

Letting Go for Your Bottom Line: A Lesson for Real Estate InvestorsHey BiggerPockets Community,If you’re a real estate investor, whether you own rental properties, flip houses, or manage syndications, there’s a critical lesson that could boost your bottom line: Letting Go.Many of us get into real estate because we want control over our financial future.

Did you put in the carpet when all the properties in the comps you pulled are selling with luxury vinyl..