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.

Further, he can improve the real property to realize a higher sale price.