But I’ve never personally invested in real estate using business credit more traditional for my first property, so I’m always curious when clients say they want to use this funding for a real estate deal.Here’s where I get stuck:Real estate deals can be risky, especially if the project takes longer than 12 months to close or unexpected costs pop up.With prices climbing, it feels like the margin for error is smaller than ever.Would you recommend someone use business credit to invest in real estate?

What surprised me is that USAA covered all of those houses.  

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

It’s better to build those numbers into your pro forma now so you’re not surprised later. 4.

Having a trusted team in place can make or break deals as you scale and face unexpected challenges. 

The lender is surprised he is no longer on the loan.

But then again I wouldn't be surprised if they did. 

Everyone, to no surprise, said I was wrong.

(I know a lot of investors who are doing this, but I've been surprised to find out that it's a new concept that others haven't considered.)The more units, the better in this scenario because you can hedge your bets with more units.

Make sure to maintain a cash reserve (3-6 months of expenses) to handle unexpected repairs or vacancies.It’s smart to consider the “what-ifs,” but don’t let them hold you back.