This requires a dedicated effort sourcing and analyzing hundreds of deals to find the one or two worth pursuing.  

So, finding one that will lend more then $25-30k might take some effort. 2.

I put forth effort to keep my RE investment significantly leveraged.  

If the loan lasts many years or it becomes a problem child, the points we get does not cover all our efforts.

Yes, I realize it was the first time, that is why I would cover the cost in an effort to be a good landlord and not discourage my tenants from reporting future issues.

My main concern is that you underestimate how much time/effort this will take.

Our goal is to snowball our efforts and scale quickly over the next few years.I’ve read a few books on real estate investing, and I’ve heard great things about BiggerPockets as a resource and community for learning and networking.

So that $1 billion settlement, with many more lawsuits on the horizon, would have previously been spent on lobbying efforts.

My initial goal was to earn $100,000 per year, and with our combined efforts, we now make approximately $16,000 per month.

Leverage magnifies return. 3) The effort involved in adding an ADU is comparable or larger than a rehab associated with a BRRRR.