Quote from @Chris Watkins: Quote from @Chris Watkins: Quote from @Eric Lee: Hi all,I'm looking to acquire my first rental property and am strongly leaning towards a short-term rental while doing a MTR for off-peak seasons.

Shortly after Roofstock acquired them I have seen improvements and haven't had issues with bank account connectivity.  

Thanks for the suggestion. to answer yours, I’m hoping to start with acquiring, then eventually development.

The highest appreciating markets and those with the greatest rental demand/price- like those in Florida and Texas - also cost more to acquire and insure. 

This equity can be used to acquire another property.However, there are some important differences compared to the U.S.:- Stricter standards: European banks tend to be more conservative with LTV ratios and income requirements.- Taxes and costs: It’s important to consider taxes and additional fees, which can often be higher than in the U.S.- Financing options: In some European countries, investors also turn to private lenders or lines of credit to expand their portfolio.To scale a portfolio in Europe, a common strategy is to reinvest rental income and refinance properties as their value increases over time.

@Francisco Ruiz ensure that if you are obtaining financing, you ask/ensure with your lender that they do not have any issues with the fact that the property you are acquiring may appraise as "rural."

We agreed on seller financing terms, and I acquired a cash-flowing property with minimal out-of-pocket expenses.

We are in the Northern Maryland area and would like to have some 1 on 1's or partners to help us find deals or acquire more knowledge in the areas we are weak in.We are thrilled to be in this community and are looking forward to getting to know you all better. 

Discuss this with the lender before proceeding.Partnership or Joint Venture:Structure the purchase with a partner or entity while maintaining the assumption in your name.This allows you to benefit from the entity's structure while complying with VA loan rules.Entity-Owned Financing:If assuming the VA loan isn’t feasible, explore refinancing into a non-VA loan owned by your entity after the property is acquired.4.

You can acquire your a primary residence from up to 1-4 units for as low as 5% with conventional or 3.5% FHA with a few exceptions.