We bought a home with a layout which would enable us to carve out the front portion easily and house hack.

FHA and or conventional is just one of many vehicles that is out there to enable you to realise your goal(s).Just closed on a property with 50% of the purchase price from a private lender at 10 % interest rate 1.5% origination fee 5 years balloon 🎈 payment with the option to re-extend,no pre payment penalty.Am in the process of doing a portfolio refi to 3.625%.I took this route because I was being told my DTI is too high,but my will to overcome the problem is even more high...hope this scenario helps you to broaden your options out there to help you acquire more properties.

By understanding these metrics and conducting thorough research, you can better assess the potential profitability and risks associated with a property, enabling you to make sound investment choices in the dynamic world of real estate.

This eliminates having to find an end buyer within a limited time frame, enable you to hold out for the best price thereby earning a greater deal spread, enable you to expose the property to a much bigger market via MLS, and allow you to offer a fast, fast close while your competition is offering a 60-90 day closing.A modified version of this is to use options, placing money at risk for the right to purchase the property at a predetermined price for a specific length of time.Obviously, actually buying the property before you have a buyer lined up does not allow for an inexpensive exit should you have incorrectly evaluated the property value.  

I had at least 5 or 6 people do that and I just dont think it is right for them to spend their money unless I seriously thought they were good.Roy, in case you didn’t know, you can enable or disable the “Apply now” button on your Zillow ads: https://zillow.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000973008-What-does-it-mean-to-enable-or-accept-applications-for-my-properties-If you disable it, people won’t be able to submit those unsolicited applications to you anymore.

What situation will change in 12-18 months to enable him to qualify for a loan...? 

Invest in low cost ways that will enable you to make more money.1.

It also connects to wifi, so we can access it remotely, enabling us to unlock/lock remotely if necessary.

Networking Opportunities: Being a RE agent enables you to build a strong network of other industry professionals, including agents, brokers, partners, or mentors, and gain insights from experienced investors, helping navigate the complexities that real estate can have.

It was always my dad's dream to build a portfolio of rental properties that would enable him to quit his job and do whatever he wanted.