Right now, I'm working with a team that helps find off market properties for investors which has been a great way to dive in and connect with experience professionals in the industry.

Mfh is an unfair game because you need a partner to help you with the experience question when getting a commercial loan.

If you like help structuring this deal differently to give you more leverage, let me know, I've worked with new investors on game plans and seen others start with 90% LTV on their very first deal.

Anything underneath that is fair game.

But I'm still suspect about Cumberland because of the low income and stagnating industry and economy.

Concern: LA’s landlord laws, headaches from self managing, a good deal may still have tenants occupying it, if I ever leave it's an alligator so it costs more than the income it makes3️⃣ Out-of-State Rental – Get skin in the game sooner by buying a cash-flowing property elsewhere.

I spent my first 6 years in the financial planning industry working for a firm that had previously sold a lot of privately held REITS that went south.

These areas could see a rise in demand for multifamily housing, retail centers, and industrial spaces as local economies expand.Another key piece of Bessent’s plan is increasing domestic oil production.

There’s also a good mix of duplexes, triplexes, and quads, so you’ve got options for a solid house hack.House hacking is actually how I got into real estate—I’ve done two house hacks with duplexes here in Chattanooga, and it’s been a game changer.

Most banks/credit unions use 20-25 years to calculate the P&I payment (aka Debt Service).Lastly, the LTV "standard" is relatively fluid in the industry.