That said, I’m also open to other investment opportunities (especially those within a reasonable driving distance of Austin).I’d love to connect with anyone who has strong knowledge of the Austin / regional market or experience with similar investment strategies, so feel free to reach out.

That is probably similar to all the people that say if Trump is elected they will leave the country.  

Similarly, if you put all Class D tenants in a Class A 4-plex, what do you think will happen?

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Similar products are out there, non conforming full doc loans might just be your best bet.What part of California are you looking at?

Communication and trust are key.2️⃣ How I Met My Business Partner: Many times, people connect through networking, mutual acquaintances, or real estate investment groups (similar to this forum!).

I’ve had a couple of clients in both Austin and Scottsdale who’ve looked into similar options, and the truth is, it’s one of those niche areas where the institution you choose can make a big difference.

Is there another market in MD that would be good to start in and have similar price points?

I'm looking for any insights or experiences you may have had in similar situations.Thank you for your help!

@David N.there are some  lenders that  can go to 90% ltv on vacation home purchase  (  .....benefit on rental prop purchase is that you can use  a portion of the new property rental income to help with qualifying if needed ...pricing is similar for  2nd homes and rental properties