There’s no shortage of properties that could benefit from your expertise, and using your team during slower periods is a smart way to build equity and maximize returns.If you’re considering your first project, I’d suggest looking at duplexes in Belton, MO.

The cash flow that you need to achieve should be based off the rest of your portfolio and your financial situation as a whole.

.: @Jordyn Ohsnot enough info to helpbut if you're using a HELOC for the down payment AND getting a loan, then you're probably negative cash flow given that's 100% leveragei would never do that unless i were going to refinance in the short termHi Nicolas, Heloc for down payments, but my own cash and sweat equity for the rest.

If the loan was fully funded at closing and since then the loan is in an interest-only payment period, these numbers would equal. 

Here are some key elements to include:Lease Agreements: Ensure your contracts reflect the latest laws, such as notice periods for entry or rules around security deposits.Fair Housing Compliance: Familiarize yourself with federal, state, and local fair housing laws to avoid discriminatory practices.Property Standards: Regularly inspect your properties to ensure they meet safety and habitability standards.Tax Documentation: Keep accurate records to comply with tax reporting requirements.4.

If you're using the builder's contract form, rest assured it will be very one-sided in the builder's favor.3.

You could use the rest of the land to build your primary residence.or...

.+  Cash out refi on those after seasoning period.+  Buy more, repeat.

The maximum fixed-rate period seems to be seven years, and there is generally a balloon payment at 10 or 15 years.

Make sure to get legal advice on what you can and can’t do for bill back and what kind of notice period is required in your state.