Two, you'll have a much easier time obtaining a mortgage product if you have a track record of W2 income.In the meantime, continue implementing the strategies you mentioned: save religiously, build your credit, pay any existing debt owed, etc.

Most rental properties in Milwaukee are old and run down, our product stands out. 

Wouldn't hurt to look in to both to give yourself the best chance at finding the best loan product. 

Your team is the most important thing you can acquire first before any investment your purchase. 

Hello,I am a Software Engineer and a Real Estate Investor working on a tech product for the real estate mortgage brokers.

Hindsight is 20/20, and my education (courtesy of the school of hard knocks called Life) has shaped my approach to real estate investing and how I help others achieve their goals.Since 2021, I’ve been working full-time in real estate, specializing in assisting both local and out-of-state investors in acquiring small multi-family properties and short-term rentals.I would love to meet up with you and further discuss your REI interests and goals.

We didn't acquire a single buy and hold residential LTR the entire year of 2024 in Alabama. 

Hello, 
I have a property i purchased for $165k with an ARV of $350k. After putting about $50k into the property,  I’m just about $25k from meeting my completion goal that includes stucco, drywall, and siding. What d...

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.

However, if you intend to work with a hard money lender or utilize a short-term loan product, you're on the clock for repayment, which can be stressful if things go sideways.