Do not overcomplicate it, so many do. RE

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But do rely on them to help with the paperwork.  

I'm a fish out of water in this situation (this is my home, I don't do RE for income), so any possible approach to the situation is appreciated!

Yeah I was shocked at how easy it was to get approved through CapitalOne, I’m grateful I have focused on building my credit score since I was young.I agree it’s an overly complicated way to do RE investing.

I still believe in real estate and and its many financial benefits ways to do RE but it's more difficult in 2024.

Hey guys, I’m trying to expand my real estate portfolio and my formerly pristine credit is getting slammed by all of the hard credit checks that it’s been going through recently. How do you guys maintain your credit w...

Make sure you have your w2 job on the side for a  few years until you feel you can do RE full time!!

Whatever you decide will be best for you - BUT - if you do re-finish the floors....MAKE SURE you do the prep & clean work....after sanding - sweep at least twice.....then tack cloth (you can make them yourself - basically a rag with mineral spirits - VERY easy) - I went over the entire floor twice - I might even suggest three times....it gets the "crap" out of the pores of the wood & lets the wood take the stain much better....and the more coats of poly, the better - but take your time - as they ALL have to dry...MAKE SURE they are dry...

All these folks are trying to do RE with no money and well thats again what sells ..