Owner occupied loans have allowed us to purchase properties in markets with heavy appreciation, and potential for huge rent increases.

I contacted Buildium and they confirmed they do not offer credit card tracking, but offered a workaround which was to set up a credit card as a bank account, and when there is a balance it's just always negative in the bank account, and this would allow you to track individual purchases like it was a checking account.  

I also live in Snohomish County and am planning to purchase my first rental property in 2025.

Purchase price: $7,800,000 124 unit Garden Style apartment community located near Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK.

Good luck on the trip!

Purchase price: $140,000 Cash invested: $24,000 Sale price: $220,000 I knew from the start that I was going to buy this property.

But again, dedicated crews drive reno costs down.If you can connect with a flipper in your area (quick out your local REIG) and ask to come along when they scope out a job, you will get more from one or two trips than from a dozen books. 

I assume a higher upfront cost as far as land purchase and the actual build but you would have a brand new house, instant equity and hopefully maintenance free for quite a while.

If you sell, you’ll likely face a significantly higher rate on any future purchase, which could make finding a cash-flowing property challenging.

A common misconception is that you have to put down 20% of the purchase price.