I think in this environment lenders are changing requirements, guidelines, and product availability daily.

Go with what you feel comfortable with.4.

Everyone will tell you it’s great to get started early, or you can just move after a year, but in the current environment in our region the rent your property will generate after you move out will likely be less than your mortgage, if you are tied to the area and feel confident you want to stay in whatever property you buy for 3-5 years go for it, if you want flexibility rent and throw that money into and index fund. 

Some people are more disturbed by that than others (even if they have nothing to hide) - and following you around may give them a greater sense of control and therefore comfort.

This property is rehab-ready, so I’m specifically looking for a realtor who:✅ Has experience selling investment properties (ideally multifamily)✅ Knows how to position deals for cash buyers, flippers, and buy-and-hold investors✅ Understands the Columbus market and investor demand✅ Has a solid network of local and out-of-state investors looking for dealsSince I’m a remote seller, I need an agent who can efficiently handle the process, and who is comfortable working with investor-friendly lenders, wholesalers, and potential cash buyers.If you or someone you know is a top-notch seller’s agent with investor experience in Columbus, drop a comment or DM me—I’d love to connect and get this property moving.Appreciate any recommendations!

I felt I had a good head start since I was already a real estate agent and was very comfortable with finding comps and figuring out the ARV.

I had just mastered the original deal analysis and was getting comfortable analyzing deals.  

The sale of our home will provide us with approximately $150,000 to allocate toward investments.At this stage, we feel most comfortable focusing on long-term rentals.

I’d recommend waiting till you have a cushion of some sort depending on your comfort level before you take the plunge and buy the second deal.

Easy living, comfortable furniture.