I’d recommend starting with a property that needs little/cosmetic work that can be rented from day one, and preferably has existing tenants.

However, some investors don't mind this strategy if they prefer not to put a lot of liquid in up front and plan to refi out within a few years of closing (which seems to be a great option with the talks of the FED reducing interest rates this year).It really comes down to investing in a growing market, in a good neighborhood & building a great team to support you.

I always prefer to use a CPA who works with other investors and Realtors such as myself.

Also, what is the preferred credit score when refinancing does it matter?

Population growth creates increased demand for housing, pushing rents higher.Rapid and Sustained Appreciation: In cities with abundant, low-cost land, new construction is often preferred over existing properties, limiting appreciation potential.

My current APR is 3.375%.I could get ~$1,400 - $1,900 in rent and that's conservative and my current mortgage is ~$1,100.The property could appraise for ~$225,000 and the outstanding principal is ~$178,000.I honestly would prefer to move if the new property had more sqft.

Ask multiple people on and off BP (preferably people who are no biased). 

Do yall prefer Fix n Flips or Rentals? 

For a turnkey property, I’d like to stay under $400K, but if I find a good live-in flip opportunity, I’d prefer to stay under that price point.

Investment Criteria:• “Core” strategy – High-quality properties with minimal renovations or maintenance issues• Stable tenants & cash flow – Long-term leases, steady occupancy• Commercial preference (?)