About 6 months ago we purchased a duplex using a DSCR loan.

@Brandon Stelling As a military veteran with 100% VA disability benefits, you can leverage VA home loans to purchase properties with no down payment, no PMI, and favorable terms, including multi-family properties for house hacking. 

Make sure your real estate agent isn't just about closing that one deal but understands the benefit of protecting you on each purchase to ensure that you keep buying because you are enjoying success.  2.

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In most of Raleigh city limits specifically, the lack of room to build new construction developments has stirred the folks in zoning.

Purchase price: $145,000 Cash invested: $60,000 Finding a move-in-ready home that offers modern upgrades and country charm can be challenging—but this fully renovated 4-5 bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch is the perfect solution.

Once I get better at purchasing and adding to my portfolio, I know I will have the knowledge to be able to survive without needing the benefits of cost segregation.

Congrats on your lot purchase in an awesome Chicago neighborhood like Humboldt Park.

My suggestion if your goal is to free up some equity to use for another purchase - start small with the single family home with a cash out refinance.

Feel free to reach out for any specific questions!