It involves building credit and saving to secure better financing deals.

Most retired couple, should be able to  “get by” with 5, especially if they have any other investment< social security or a pension. 

Initially, my goal was to secure a multifamily property using my VA loan for leverage, focusing on long-term rentals.

It's also wise to check references from previous landlords to understand their payment history and behavior as a tenant.Once all the information checks out, you can proceed to signing the lease and collecting the security deposit and first month’s rent.Good Luck!

The capital called equity, or common equity, is the cushion that makes preferred equity more secure so that if values decline further, they can still recoup their investment.

Ceiling fans need to be secured differently than a basic ceiling to be stable and this is of course electrical work so allowing a tenant to potentially do it is a liability issue if they got injured. 2.

Quote from @Muhamadou Kaba: Quote from @Jay Hurst: Quote from @Muhamadou Kaba: I have a duplex in northern Detroit, Michigan (near Wayne State) that was ...Hey man, I'm curious if we can secure you an 85% rate/term refinance.

What kind of terms have you been able to secure?

Since you don’t have a credit score yet, think about getting a secured credit card to build it up—it’ll be key for real estate financing.

To make this deal worthwhile, you’d need a lower purchase price, better financing, or higher ARV to secure a comfortable profit margin.If you need help structuring financing, let me know!