But today, my husband and I live comfortably, and we’ve traveled to 20 countries over the past few years.I’ve been listening to BiggerPockets since 2013 and was even featured on the Rookie podcast.

You already have US based credit so that is good. 

Thanks to everything I’ve learned from the podcasts, books, and this community, my wife and I currently own:A triplex in MaineA single-family rental in San AntonioA single-family primary residence in Las Cruces, NM, which will become a rental when we move in a few monthsFor context, I'm an active-duty Army officer with about 12 years left until retirement, and my wife works for a university in Boston.

You can always get a DSCR loan for the second property which is just an asset based long term loan (based on the rents or expected rents vs your income and personal ability to pay). 

As you read these books, watch the BiggerPockets podcasts.

In short, this would be an entirely appreciation-based investment.Given the state of the economy today, with high interest rates and the seller-buyer lock out effect, I want to discuss the pros and cons of this investment at length, specifically in the context of all the other properties / neighborhoods that I have been evaluating. 

Where I’m Based & Where I InvestI’m based in Belmont, MA, and just getting started in real estate investing.

We have an entire follow up automation for call campaigns with AI that shift into text follow ups based on timeframes and responses. 

I know Shopify typically is a more commerce base platform.

I specialize in small multifamily properties and house hacking working alongside BiggerPockets podcast guest Andrew Freed to help investors find high-performing deals in Central MA.My Background:  - Started in late 2019 I utilized an FHA loan to get my first 3 family property in Fitchburg, spent about a year fixing it up and soon after I refinanced.