I also occasionally see local ads for non-simultaneous exchanges by people with second homes.   

.- Simultaneously communicate with hard money lenders to understand what they offer, be more straightforward with them about what you're looking to buy, and begin to understand what you need to do to qualify for a loan with them.- When you find a property that fits your criteria and the numbers work, make an offer that you can stand behind, and close on. - If you can't qualify for a loan with a local bank or hard money lender, then be patient and keep searching for deals until you're able to qualify for a loan.Sounds like a lot, but it really isn't too much, it's not overly complicated, and it's simply what you'll have to do if you want to invest.Be patient, keep working hardBest, Ryan

Later this month, after july 28th, Freddie Mac will be changing home possible so that it will be less available for folks who wanted to use it to buy 2-4 unit properties with 5% down unless if you make 80% or less of the area median income (AMI).In most markets its tough to be below 80% of AMI and simultaneously qualify for this 2-4 unit property, hypothetically.

In fact, both can happen simultaneously.  

But here’s where we need your guidance: we want to leverage this equity to fuel our growth and take our business to new heights.Our immediate goal for this year is to successfully complete renovations on two of our properties while simultaneously acquiring three more lucrative investment opportunities.

@Michael Laoag If I could do a thumbs down with simultaneous farting noise, I would.

I am very new in REI and just actually recently learned this forum, read a couple of books and I am definitely learning a lot (like a light bulb turning on simultaneously).

Trying to refinance and simultaneously acquire your next asset could really put a strain on your closing timeline/contract date.

Dealing with ACTUALLY motivated sellers takes care of all these points simultaneously. 

For those new investors (aka me lol), do you think cash flowing $150 a month could be worth more than having it sit in the bank because you are simultaneously learning to become a real estate investor and a landlord?