You have a great rate and a house that's getting too small, but upgrading to a larger home with a larger rate is not doable.

When investing locally, it helps to network with as many locals in the industry as you can.

Wholesaling really isn’t much of a problem with the larger, experienced and ethically run wholesalers.  

Confidence.Real estate confidence can come from networking with other real estate investors at meetups and realizing that most investors aren't on social media.

So, that money is not free either and the interest rate is MUCH larger if you don't pay it back in 12 months.

Make sure to work with a realtor who is also an investor who can easily plug you in with their systems and network of lenders, GCs, PMs - someone who will have your best interests.

They will not be in a separate lot but a larger farmstead parcel.

@Ram Gonzales - I bought a quad earlier this year and in addition to running the numbers as a larger multifamily property (income, expenses, NOI) I would also encourage you to look at the price/unit for triplexs and quads in the area to get a general sense of a comparative market approach.

I’ve got a network across the states and can connect you with investor-friendly folks in Dallas who understand what it's like to get that first deal going.

Though the leap looks easy on paper, it's scary when you try to put it into practice.I’m here to build my network, learn from experienced investors, and get insights on navigating the world of real estate.