With interest rates in high double digits, I was easily able to locate corporate bonds of BBB rating with 20 years of payments left and 8-9% coupons.  

My point was someone could easily claim discrimination.

He'll be a great resource as you expand your portfolio.

It could increase your rental income potential.House hacking with a VA loan is an excellent way to get into another property with minimal upfront costs.Partnering on a multi-family could be a great step into larger investments.Here's our take: If you're committed to expanding your real estate portfolio, this could be a solid move.

I may have miscalculated the potential of income growth with expanding to 10 other locales, which you suggested was doable.

You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a tax strategist willing to work with you throughout the year, not just when preparing your tax return.You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the tax consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.

But he had just told me he just got a new job...In my opinion Jobs during real estate can be dangerous lol, because you can easily get side tracked from real estate and let the w2 job take over.

(Unless this was a distressed property or one with an opportunity to expand for the right buyer.

Hey guys, I’m trying to expand my real estate portfolio and my formerly pristine credit is getting slammed by all of the hard credit checks that it’s been going through recently.

Quickly becoming more expensive than national housing average, the areas closest to major employers and the airport are in the 600-700s easily now.