This approach seems more manageable, in my opinion.

It’s important to balance cash-out refinance with maintaining healthy cash flow from rent.Mismanaging the Rehab Process:Delays in the rehab phase can eat into your profits.

Depending on your portfolio, a few approaches are easier to get up and running quickly!

I would check with your lender to confirm if 0% can be used for 3 and 4 units...they might require 5% down.SFR investment with rehab can also be a great way to invest in real estate. it just depends what are your strengths and goals and which strategy will best serve you.buying a home a year is normal for some. depends on what your goals are.Id think of it like planting a tree: being 25, time is on your side. if you have a solid income with healthy DTI, I would suggest taking advantage of it by house hacking small multi in A/B market and let father time be your friend.

Approaching a lending broker may be appropriate in this case.

Verifying last 2 years of rental history and income extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Make sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.PM us if you’d like to discuss this logical approach in greater detail!

Have you considered a fix and rent approach?

So any additional exceptions, whether for purchase price or even total loan amount, would be more likely if you can show a healthy SREO. 

I used to go with your approach, but over time I switched.

The good news is that with the right approach, you can also achieve positive cash flow in these markets.Ultimately, success in real estate investing hinges on selecting a growing market, a desirable neighborhood, and building a strong support team.