Let me know if you have any questions on the process of appreciation and even tax advantages, especially since y'all are engineers!

I'm tempted to do what many have said which is to just use a debit card, but I get 2% back on a CC, which is not insignificant when managing dozens of vendors, and I really hate to change a process that's working because the software I chose is lacking a basic feature.  

I’d love to connect with experienced landlords and investors who can share advice on getting started, selecting properties, and navigating the Section 8 process.

The lender will require that you live in it for 12 months and then you can rent out all of the units after that and start the buying process using the same strategy all over again after that 12 month period.  

There were many lessons learned in the process of my first investment.

In other words, two financing agreements "wrapped" together.But the goal here would be for the 2nd buyer to close all-cash (to skip the financing process), would that still work? 

The systems you have in place to handle leads, follow-up and your sales processes are also huge factors.Another factor is what is your monthly marketing budget?

Mark, I am in the process of completing a HELOC with Wells Fargo.

We are not talking about a payment portal for a PM where as long as it processes, it's fine.

Follow the lease and the laws in your state and start the eviction process.