The book talks a lot about what your long-term goals are, and also sets a framework for writing out your long-term goals, then helps you align what strategies in real estate investing might fit best into your life given what resources you have in terms of time, money, and skill.

With rehabs you can get to significantly lower purchase prices and typically the lender will just be looking for  a100k+ ARV so that you can refinance out of the loan once rehab is completed (100k as-is value is pretty standard for DSCR loans).With rehabs experience is the biggest factor to LTV and rate so partnering up with someone for the first one or first 3 will get you significantly better terms (working in the same area can also provide benefits in terms of LTV).

I've accumulated a bit of capital and I'm trying to figure out the best way to appreciate on it; and real estate always struck me as a good option—a true classic.I'm from Europe, but I don't really feel location tied in terms of investments—I wonder actually, do many of you do business internationally?

If you're looking at this from a distance, connecting with a local property manager could give you a clearer picture of what to expect in terms of tenant demand and property management challenges.Let me know if you need any more info or want to chat further about this.I hope that helps

They would be the ones to answer that question based on your credit, income, debts, if you qualify for down payment assistance, etc.A second point, is that if you find a house within your means and don’t overextend yourself, you will likely come out on top in terms of housing costs compared to renting in the long run. 

@Corbyn R Tower In terms of obtaining a conventional mortgage for REI you will likely not be able to do so under your LLC.

It's different in Europe where they have more relaxed restrictions on alcohol in terms of age limits, having a beer during lunch at work, wine being less expensive and more prevalent as a daily drink, etc. and they also have a different culture around suing each other over silly stuff as well.

Every state is going to be a little different in terms of forms and procedures, but expect any buyer who is represented by an Agent to include a request for you to pay some or all of their agent's commission with their offer just like they would have prior to the NAR settlement.

Beyond that, there is very little to worry about in terms of "off hours" emergencies so long as you are proactive with maintenance. 

Measurement: Brand awareness is harder to quantify directly in terms of sales, but lead generation can be tied to specific sales metrics.Balancing Both in Real Estate: Integrated Approach: A combination of both is crucial.