I’ve been working with real estate investors for many years, and I’d love to hear more about your goals.

The decisions and actions you make today can lead to incredible long-term benefits, so it's great that you're starting now.A good starting point is connecting with a lender that aligns with your goals.

This step by step process is all laid out in Scott Trench's book "Set for Life".

My mortgage will be $2,005/month, and I’m budgeting up to $600/month for utilities, leaving a potential monthly cash flow of $995.I also set up an LLC and a business account to track rental income and expenses.Questions:Do you have any advice for me as a young real estate investor?

Each one offers its own set of opportunities for appreciation and cash flow.

It’s a great way to grow faster.HELOC or Equity Tapping: If you have equity in another property, using a HELOC or cash-out refinance could help cover the down payment without affecting your DTI as much.Seller Financing or Creative Deals: Look for sellers willing to finance directly, which bypasses traditional mortgage qualification hurdles.Scaling quickly often involves combining strategies—play around with what works best for your goals.

Depends what you're looking for really, it might be worth discussing your strategies and goals with a broker, a national lender, and a local CU. 

@James SillsFrom my experience working with investors, transitioning from residential to commercial real estate (CRE) is an exciting and achievable goal with the right foundation.

Private lending could be an option if your goal is "cash flow".

It seems where you've chosen to move doesn't line up with your goal of reaching financial freedom?