Sub2 needs to be viewed like Hard Money.

I do own two triplexes in Scranton, and I will say the one issue is that you are going to be taking care of the utilities normally if they are not on separate meters, which could take a good amount of money away from your overall cash flow. 

If the deal goes south and you have next to zero money in the deal, selling a short sale or walking isn't as risky for you since you aren't losing much.

The properties have unique advantages accruable to an investor who is willing to do their homework and take calculated risks.

And with them all comes inherent risk.

Speak with lenders - and consider that although they might agree they could lend to you today - they might not be able to when you need the loan.Unless the existing debt has no due-on-sale provision, there will always be a risk of the underlying loan being called.If it were to be called due:1.

Hi Brian, the majority of hard money lenders want you to add the rehab money to the loan.

Without being able to make money as an agent remotely, the only other viable option I see is just go back into cybersecurity with a W2, and invest on the side.

Let's break down a realistic timeline for building your REI business without burning out or risking your day job.  

So investors want someone with a long track record of reliable and risk adjusted returns.