This is my first investment and planning to invest in multiple properties over the next 5 years get financially independent. please suggest good markets to invest in midwest. i am currently looking in Kansas, Iowa and IL.

Something might not be adding up here - Social Security Records and Tax Transcripts doesn't sound standard for DSCR Loans (there are always unique situations so its not a 100% flag yet)Here are a couple articles published on BP that may help:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/what-documents-do-you-nee...What Documents Do You Need for a DSCR Loan?

Work with a knowledgeable independent agent/broker 

Medium-term rentals provide consistent cash flow and avoid storage costs, while house hacking offers location-independent flexibility and strong rental demand.

Thank you,Aamna Hi Aamna - MTRs are certainly a newer thing and most DSCR Lenders (and pretty much all "conventional" or bank lenders) will be slow to adapt, however the more forward thinking DSCR loan providers have embraced it.I published an article here on BP just last year on the "next developments coming in 2024 for DSCR Loans" and MTR qualification was one of the main ones! 

The one conversation I had on the phone was with a tech guy who had done the mentor program and seemed happy, but oddly was using is own internet website completely independent of Clever Investor. ( He repeated this fact several times?

I’m especially interested in long-term rentals and techniques to enhance cash flow and ROI, driven by a passion for financial independence and building long-term wealth through real estate.I’m eager to connect with fellow enthusiasts, gain insights from your experiences, and actively contribute to this community.

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In addition to investing in real estate, I also have a real estate newsletter that I publish about monthly.

However, as long I keep good records, I can still correctly report my income.Here is the link to the Flat Fee Program. https://vrgne.com/flat-fee/Here is the link to the Independent Contractor Agreement:https://thevirtualrealtygroup.com/VRG-ICA-OPPM.pdfIn summary, after paying the annual membership fee of $327 and $595 per transaction fee, the agent gets to keep 100% of the commission.