I also have a $50k line of credit I can tap into when needed that will grow as I keep growing the business.Right now my rent is about $1700 where I've been staying for over a year, but really wanting to trade that for a mortgage and start building that equity.

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Even with 100% of funding, who gets to make expense and design decisions?

I will be sure to talk it out with everyone involved to be sure I don't make any rash decisions.  

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.

If you engage with them and seriously contemplate what they bring to the table, you will make a better decision in the end.And no one has tried to sell you a thing, just a bunch of real estate multimillionaires trying to help you, for free.

I requested a few days ago on several properties and am waiting on their decision.

Now that you know this little secret (that most don’t), you can make informed decisions when it comes to increasing rents for new leases and renewals.

I am on commission only compensation, so I moved back in with my parents, and am trading all of my time (60-70 hour work weeks) for little/no money. 

Then feel free to make a more informed decision.