You can put a little as 5% down payment for conventional or 3.5% for FHA.Alternative way, is to acquire the 2nd property as an investment property with conventional, while putting 15%-25% down payment.

We just acquired a duplex that (at closing) was supposed to need about $4K in mold remediation.

I’d appreciate your insights on a complex insurance setup for my recent property purchase.My Setup:• Property purchased in FL under a Trust• Trust is owned by an LLC in FL• Holding company LLC in WY owns the FL LLCSituation:I acquired the property through a subject-to (sub-to) deal, taking over the seller’s mortgage, and I’m arranging insurance coverage.My attorney suggests I:1.

Investing in a fix & flip or BRRRR strategy: I have about $75,000 in my bank account that I could use to acquire and renovate another property, which could help me build more capital.Which option would you recommend for maximizing my investment potential?

Quote from @Larry Nielsen: Hello Fellow Investors,I am looking to acquire more long-term rental properties.

--> Then after 5 years of one property, sell it... either to the renter or on the market, --> Then, do TWO more properties, and add another $5K to SWAN account to pay for expenses related to the two properties acquired. 

Now, of course there are deals out there that can be had but personally, I am 100% OK with my money in the markets and keeping a balanced portfolio while I wait for the opportune time to acquire more real estate.

I can't make the former strategy work even if I were to acquire the land well and that goes back to construction costs. 

., generally speaking, every North East Atlanta suburban market will be tough to find and acquire cash flow deals (especially with current rates).

Commercial values can fluctuate greatly - I am a fan of time heals all wounds and if you acquire a commercial property and can turn it around I believe there is still money to be made.