They can sometimes be more open to funding niche investments like mobile home parks, especially when you’ve got proven cash flow and a solid plan.Another option could be talking to your uncle about seller financing.

Hi everyone, first ever post on BiggerPockets!
I'm looking for advice on a situation with an investment property my business partner and I purchased in June 2024 under our joint LLC in Springfield, OR. Here's the bre...

There are a few properties in the Midwest that manage to generate cash flow, although the appreciation is minimal—this is about the best scenario you can expect.

I'm living off of cash reserves and burning through it - there is a well dry date looming on the horizon.

You are not even scooping your initial investment so your cash on cash return is negative.

So back to being a real estate investor: the only way to be one is to buy a property and create value out of it, whether through finding a below market value house and selling for a profit, or renting and creating cash flow.  

-Allocate a portion of your funds toward extra payments on the current mortgage while also setting aside money for a new investment.

Now to the bad news: it is REALLY hard to be a 20yo real estate agent and make a living wage, let alone generate cash for a down payment.

With your income, you may qualify for an FHA loan with a smaller down payment, but buying now could limit your borrowing power and increase monthly payments.

Hey Amit,Section 8 is definitely appealing to a lot of out-of-state investors because of the perceived stability of government-backed rental payments.