Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

I decided to run IRR (Internal Rate of Return) calculations for the SFR (single-family residence) investing in order compare with the IRR targets I see proposed by syndication operators.

Morganton’s growing population and its appeal to both residents and visitors made this a strategic investment.

Morganton’s growing population and its appeal to both residents and visitors made this a strategic investment.

Morganton’s growing population and its appeal to both residents and visitors made this a strategic investment.

Morganton’s growing population and its appeal to both residents and visitors made this a strategic investment.

Residents tend to be drawn to that area because of the higher rated schools and proximity to restaurants, malls, etc.

Start with your primary residence if you are currently renting.You can buy a duplex with only 3.5% FHA Loan and rent out the other side while you continue to learn about real estate investing.

We have >$2m in debt spread across the investment properties and our primary residence.

A lender would have to be a fool to lend on collateral that wasn't protected - if the house is lost in a fire or whatever, the loan is unsecured at that point and is basically credit card debt.