More options promotes competition and is great for consumers, but it's also more to sort through.Feel free to PM me if you'd like to discuss.

We have a lot of people on here who've never really seen the bad side of cheap money monster.

I suggest a tighter budget and a side hustle to generate some additional income for the short term to pay down consumer debt.

(this is expensive and time consuming).

@Benjamin Pifer If this is advertised on MLS or elsewhere, I would think this would have to be clearly disclosed as an additional fee to the buyer.If not, it could be an advertising or consumer protection violation, depending on how VA law is written.That said, the amount doesn't seem at all unreasonable. 

We just completed two refis in Providence but the appraisal didn't come back at the target and I'd love to hear any stories from local investors who've followed a BRRRR strategy. 

Somewhere along the way I found BP and have been consumed by podcasts and webinars.I've always wanted to invest in real estate but after 2 personal home purchases that were a loss, I let that idea go.

., Dodd Frank seller financing rules do not apply to rental properties, only consumer residential properties.

Unfortunately, short-sale properties can become very time consuming due to Fannie/Freddie regulations.  

Uber, lyft etc can be good but it’s so time consuming.