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@Williams HerreraStarting investing in real estate involves education, networking, and setting financial goals.

Prioritize your financial stability.

A $200,000 duplex might have identical rents in municipality “A” and municipality “B” but the property tax rates will vary, local regulations will dictate licensing requirements, labor rates will vary & the particular location will dictate insurance premiums since insurance carriers will weigh local replacement costs and whether the municipality is viewed as being a “plaintiff friendly” in arriving at insurance premiums.Better situated assets will attract better tenants/higher rents & reduced management expenses Tenants who reside in better situated housing and pay higher rents are more financially responsible meaning lower rate of rent loss and will generally take better care of the property.

Hey BP peeps,When seeking a HELOC, does anyone know of a financial institution that works well with clients that lack W2 income?

Looking for some feedback if anyone has used Launch Financial Group for their DSCR loan on STR.

I have 17 years of corporate RE and compliance experience, so the LIHTC reporting and annual financial audit does not scare me.  

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.

Now enjoying "retirement" he loves to assist other new and seasoned investors down the path of financial independence through real estate investing.The Thursday meetup is quite similar and consists of several local investors who can attend when they are free. 

I think the idea of owning your house at all costs has had it's day in the sun and people are waking up to the fact that renting is often times the financially sound decision.