A good way to gain money for retirement, etc..

And I agree that it can work in gaining leads.

My 2 cents is prices are crazy inflated right now, but believe it or not I think it will continue because of continued demand pressure for the area from people fleeing higher cost of living areas and moving there, with access to 87/17.

Quote from @Gordon Middleton: Quote from @Earl Gaines: Quote from @Gordon Middleton: Hi Andria, I'm underwriting a boutique hotel deal in the Berkshires NY right now.

I purchased a home near Bethels new campus with a large lot and a portion of the lot is an access easement for another vacant property.

After five years you'll have earned $90,000 in rent income and gained $34,000 in appreciation.Buy four houses with $50,000 down on each.

Hi Dean - we had access to a DSCR product until a couple weeks ago - it's currently paused, per my conversation with one of the loan brokers I work with. 

If you want to have access to that money "just in case", a HELOC may be better.

Starting with an owner-occupied duplex is a smart way to build equity and gain experience.

Hi Shayan, You will be able to close on properties quickly and have access to rehab funds immediately if you are able to qualify for a HELOC that can cover both the purchase and rehab.You should be careful though as if you cannot sell the property or you run out of rehab funding, you may end up being over leveraged.