@Ketul ShethRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

However, anyone with international experience that applies to my situation, it would be nice to hear from you. 

Hi to all I am a brand new to this BP and a completely beginner investing in real estate.I have applied for a second mortgage for my next primary residence and on the process hopefully closing at the end of August (brand new home), now I have contacted some credit union to apply a HELOC and advised me to apply before closing of my current primary home.

Here's some food for thought:Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

However, even within the same city, I have found that some Section 8 agencies are easier to work with than others.Alternatively, if you own an apartment complex, you can apply to make your entire complex Section 8. 

You just have to be consistent and apply the same standards to everyone. 

Reading, learning, and contributing to the forums.The podcasts are great but I usually skip the episodes that don't apply to my market, or when guests get start talking about overly leveraged deals. 

It may only apply to home run investments. 

I set standards for and apply them equally to all applicants.

A signed lease alone is no longer seen as sufficient evidence.This requirement applies when the rental income is needed to qualify for the new loan's debt-to-income ratio.