Hey @Bryant XavierIt’s awesome to see another investor putting in the sweat equity and building up skills in rehabbing!

I am looking forward to growing in my knowledge as I expand my skills in REI.  

Over time I branched off and worked in the various other fields building my skills and knowledge.

If you search these forums and the FB group, you'll find no shortage of people who don't believe in coaches, mentors or professional guidance in their business.

I use that term to mean someone who is not skilled or not willing to put a lot of effort into it as opposed to "amateur" referring to someone who is new to it.

Buy: As housing affordability worsens in many markets, more people opt to rent for longer periods, which creates an opportunity for mid-term rental investments.Target Demographic: Affordable housing shortages often push middle-income earners toward rentals, making this group a prime target for mid-term strategies.

The ILA is North America’s largest longshoremen’s union, with roughly 50,000 of its 85,000 members making good on the threat to strike at 14 major ports subject to a just-expired master contract with the United States Maritime Alliance, or USMX, and picketing workers beginning to appear at ports.I have been reading that if the strike drags on, we can expect some shortages on perishable items that the US imports.One of those is bananas; the US imports 100% of its supply.

Only nonrecourse loans will not affect your personal DTI - if you personally guarantee the debt, you're going to take the DTI hit for it unless you can qualify for it to be excluded.Find a local lender who is skilled in working with self-employed and investor clients and talk through your situation with them. 

Some of the best skills I've learned are basic real estate math and finance —being able to analyze potential deals to see if they are feasible and can generate good profit or cash flow. 

You're likely to have a massive escrow shortage if you escrow taxes and insurance.