They asked me to empty my savings, max out cards and then finally to take out a loan.

Prioritize properties with rental potential, plan for reserves and tenant strategies, and stay patient as you network and learn.

Good call, getting multiple bids is definitely the plan.

Hoping for a resurrection with deregulation & any yet to be announced plans for DC….

Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

Quote from @Jed Butikofer: Quote from @Jonathan Greene:I think it's great that your plan for next year is just one investment property.

Hospitable saves me $25 a month in time, so it essentially pays for itself.

You started with the $ you saved that had effect of securing just 1 property.

Would love to hear what you’re focused on or planning!

Three Months ago, low to mid 6's were available.Rates are going to continually fluctuate but if you have a way to earn 10+% on your capital, the TIME you are not using it is going to cost you way more than the extra .5% per year will.You are walking over dollars to save pennies if you are waiting for the perfect rate, half of the people who held out on getting mid 6's were waiting for high 5's.