But timing and planning are crucial.Here's what you need to consider:Future Passive Income: Do you expect to generate passive income from other sources?

Renting could allow you to focus on paying down debt and saving for a larger down payment, while buying now could help you start building equity or even generate passive income through house hacking.

These individuals also seem more interested in the ancillary fees the portfolio generates as opposed to the underlying real estate.

I don't want to generate the immediate barrier you discussed.  

By systematizing these areas, you can shift from a reactive approach—where deals dictate your strategy—to a proactive model that generates high-quality acquisitions with reduced risk.2.

If you need $5,000/Mo to replace your income and each rental property generates $300/Mo cash flow, you will need to acquire 17 properties ($5,000/$300).

I ran my own custom proforma for a bank loan using the asking price that would generate a cap rate over 10% and CoC just under 20%.

It gives you access to funds at a relatively low interest rate, and you can repay it as the rental generates income.

By year three, I aim to cover all operating costs and, by year four, to generate positive cash flow.Experienced investors say it’s crucial to persevere through the initial challenges while gradually building credibility through positive reviews, and I believe them.

C) This is not a real estate holding but a generational investment in our family memories.