There is the occasional bad experience with something, but saving  8%-10% + Fees is far worth it to me as it adds up very quickly as you accumulate more doors in your portfolio.

I've been in the industry for 30+ years and I've accumulated some valuable knowledge, but I'd like a fresh perspective from the Bigger Pockets community. 

That's what we basically look at in larger loans, investors need to be aware of the big picture and keep an eye on their accumulation of debt, you have to to succeed. :)      

On a 15 year fixed, the amount of interest isn’t that much more than what I’d accumulate with the cash in savings at 2%.

We recently closed on a SFR that my husband and I will be house hacking/DIY some cosmetic renovations (paint/floors). We are almost done with the renovations and plan on moving in in the next few weeks. We are pretty ...

In the past 3 years, I have been blessed to accumulate a small portfolio of multi-family properties (3 duplexes) and 1 single family town home that has produced me consistent cash flow in excess of my lifestyle expenses.

For example reading a certain amount of real estate investing books, listening to a certain amount of BP podcasts, or attending a certain number of REIA or Real Estate Meetups.Finally, I would also recommend you accumulate a decent amount of reserves for each property before you buy a new one. 

Make sure there is no accumulated junk or trash in the park.

So I figured I should start a business that way I could accumulate some savings for my real estate.

@Drew Sygit $1800 of utility expense are accumulated in the past months.