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@Devon Shives,Your situation has a lot of potential, but here’s a thought: A cash-out refi could work if you’re confident you can use the $30-35k effectively for your next property, but the higher rate and payment might indeed limit your borrowing power for another mortgage.Consider these alternatives:1.

Alternative Financing OptionsIf you and your partner prefer joint ownership from the outset, consider these alternatives:Conventional Loan: Purchase the property together with 20% down (or 15% for multifamily in some cases).

Exercise caution and explore alternatives before considering them

I appreciate you taking the time and offering me another POV and alternative options.

I was going to take the FHA route try to get a unit property, but my problem is my DTI is high due to my student loans and a car payment so now I am a little discouraged on how I can get started and also get funded my Linda informed me that I can use an alternative person for the income, but I don’t have no one to use it just me and my income is not good enough so I’m not sure on what to do as far as breaking into Real Estate  I feel like it’s just not going to happen for me 

Just had my current LT tenant commit to another year so we will reevaluate again towards the end of 2025.GregI was thinking you can alternate between STR and MTR to maximize the ROI.

Alternative I have a daughter up in Davis that we could help house hack…

But alternatively, you can hire a manager if the home is big enough to support their salary.

., broker fees, MLS dues, continuing education) versus alternatives like working closely with an investor-friendly agent.Consider whether the time required for licensing, post-licensing education, and maintaining your license is worth it for your investment strategy.If you need help finding an investor-friendly brokerage in Georgia or navigating the process, feel free to reach out!