Their book is super helpful, and so far I'm guilty of at least half of all the newbie mistakes they talk about, so I expect my rental operation to improve as I implement their advice over the course of next lease term.

You'll see rate improvements at 25% and 30% down for most loan products.

However, if interest rates continue to decline, I might consider refinancing some of them to improve my liquidity position. 

I am coming near the end of this project and have already started plugging in some new addresses to run comps and get a jump on the ARV calculations to improve my experience going forward.

Now I know better and my critical thinking skills improve too!

While I don't see it on the IRS tax information, if I remember from the conversation with him, I think you have to buy properties that need significant improvement. 

Consider properties with value-add potential to boost rents and improve cash flow.Good luck!

By this time next year, we aim to have invested in our first rental property and improved our credit, setting a strong foundation for a successful and fulfilling future.I am open to any knowledge or advice anyone has to give as I am currently learning about real estate investing. 

Playing it safe might mean walking away if the numbers can’t improve.

We got bank financing for the land purchase and contributed (almost) enough cash to complete the improvements.