I just completed a small subdivision myself - just a word of advice that if you do sell any of these you'll need a release of mortgage from your current lender to do so.

I plan to utilize some cash, margin loan, 401k loan, and a HELOC as a down payment.My first house hack (now an out of state investment) has a Zestimate of $530K, and I have $266K left on the loan.

My biggest question is this: do you think I should continue to rent for now and prioritize tackling loans?

He works with us often here in Chicago, but can service loans across the country!

We are still relatively small with only 5 properties, 7 doors.

Here are some of its vitals:- Zestimate: $345K (I know this is typically 10% or so high)- Last Sold: 8/2021 for $281K- Roughly 1400 sqft- Some cosmetic work needed- $25K left on solar loan- The home was build in 2004 and it looks like it has the original AC unit, so I am assuming that needs to be replaced too. - 2 story house with very small rooms and and 2 steps down, imminently as you enter the front door.- Gated community and in a reasonable HOA. - The home is 2 payments behind and already got a letter from the lender about future foreclose.

You could also use a Fannie May Home style renovation loan which a conventional loan and require 5% down vs.

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Instead of a 1 to 1 ratio, the required ratio can be 1 to 1.2 or 1 to 1.25.More on DSCR loans: DSCR loans won't use your income to underwrite the loan.

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