Once it's rented, use that rental income to help offset your DTI, which may help you qualify for the second property sooner.Partner with Investors: Team up with someone to split costs and lower your personal DTI impact.

I personally did a couple last year that I self furnished and self manage while working full time.  

Require co-signers (like their parents), check references from previous landlords or college housing, verify enrollment status, and personal interviews to gauge responsibility.6.

I have personally owned investment property (both long-term and short-term rentals) along the lakeshore.

It can be personally designed post cards or it can be letters. 

I lived there from 2017 to 2022 and personally witnessed significant changes during that time.

@Avery Oblepias in general, paying for something you can learn online, is really paying for convenience and discipline.It's no different than paying for a personal trainer at a gym.Regarding S8, it's a pretty basic program that $5k seems a bit excessive for.Maybe, $1500?

Personally, I started my investment journey with multifamily properties before moving into single-family homes.

Personally, I wouldn’t invest in a market where appreciation averages only 2%.

Best regards, This approach is neutral and objective, focusing strictly on the criteria, and avoids discussing any specifics about the applicant’s personal situation.