If you were to buy direct from the owner you will get great deals!

May need a little rate buy down but in the long run it is much better to raise your rate 1% to 1.5% versus taking a Heoc rate above 8%.The whole point of taking cash out is its quick and you avoid having the associated risks that come with a Heloc.

Hello all,I'm looking to buy my first multi-family.

Your HOA also will have to unless they are organized as a 501c3 which most are not.

This means that you will probably need to pay registration and filing fees in at least 2 states if you don’t buy CA property as a CA resident.Be sure to tell your accountant that you may now need to file non-resident income tax returns in each state where you own property as well.

Worth has tough restrictions, Dallas and Plano I think are both trying to implement restrictions.Where do you want to buy?

It normally doesn't cost you any money to open and to be able to access that large amount of equity to buy or stabalize your current portfolio allows you so much more opportunity costs.For instance, I took a $200K LOC out on my primary residence when I first started in real estate.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of buying a seller financed home?

As a CFA you probably know the old quote from Warren Buffett who said something like "buy what you know and understand". 

Would this be a good opportunity for someone looking to buy/hold?