I want to refi, and get the cash out to keep moving with my growth, however because I am a Canadian here (U.S.) on a working visa I am noticing that I am having some issues with classic re-financing and getting 80% LTV as a lot of my U.S. citizen friends are able to do.Does anyone have suggestions on how to re-fi my place and get a solid rate as a foreign national?

It's a three family home I believe, classic prewar NYC charm, and I want it!

, but a rather volatile journey which ultimately serves the purpose of getting back into the classic game of RE investing.

I have been steadily learning about the basics of real estate investing over the past couple of months through BP podcasts, books (the classics/greats including rich dad poor dad, millionaire real estate investor, etc), BP webinars, etc.I am beginning to choose a niche to operate in and would like to learn more specifically about vacation rentals.

@Lawrence Taylor - That's classic definition of mortgage fraud.

I became a house hacker in 2010 after purchasing a 1970's hillside duplex with a full bay-view in Middletown (aka South Mission Hills), a small enclave between Little Italy and Old Town in San Diego, California.I decided to join Bigger Pockets becauseI am stuck with a classic case of "analysis paralysis".

@Joe KimCars aren't investments, unless you're buying a classic car.

This looks like a classic turnaround and these projects take a lot of time and energy.

I know that there's a lot of books on investing and have read a couple, to include some of the classics.

Let us know how it goes.....I would recommend an old classic, Invest in Debt by Jim Napier.