How flexible is your lender when it comes to LTV, and have you ever considered how private money lenders can offer more competitive terms?

But, I would not bet on a boom in rents or prices until 2026 at least. 

In today's fast-paced real estate environment, having a flexible strategy is key to growth.

Beside budget ,do you have the time, energy, flexibility to travel to view properties, or manage a team in a different time zone.  

For hardwood, that will take much longer and I'd bet they'd walk on it or move heavy furniture before the top coat is cured and damage it.

Hello Brian, Personally I would wait to save more because you want to have the flexibility when you buy your first investment.

Be on the lookout for when VRBO automatically changes your cancellation policy to Flexible too. 

Pros to my current position: Secure, w2, pay is above average, benefits are stellar, schedule is somewhat flexible (can leave if I need to without penalty; vacation when I want - utilizing banked time on both), 3 miles from home, and hopefully a pension in 17 years. 

@Luke Davis If you can qualify for a conventional loan that is probably going to be your best bet.

The best bet is to take this commercial.