Let me first provide a little context on where we are at with the deal and the overall condition of the property.My intention: Primary residence- 2 yrs, then rentalLocation: Denver, CO (Very high growth neighborhood, this deal was almost all dumb luck...)Condition: House is B Class, recently remodeled, 3br, 2ba, huge yard, carport, shed, new roof, everything about this house is above and beyond what I consider move in ready.Asking price:  $399,000Days on Market: 27My Offer: $375,00 (Accepted)Contingencies: Inspection, Appraisal and Seller allowed to live in the property for 9 months after closing while new build is being completed.The seller is in a position where they need capital to finance and complete the build that has already broken ground on their new home. 

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There's a wealth of knowledge on this platform that I'm trying to navigate to.

Last year we sold our primary residence which we bought for $300k and then sold it for $500k.

So read books on the topic, go to networking events where you can meet HML's and private lenders, reach out to friends and family, get a HELOC on your primary if you have one, get a loan from either your 401k (if you work) or from your life insurance (if you have one.)

The software was t anything until after Q DOS became an OS type platform.

My plan for several years has been to buy owner occ propreties and convert them to rentals when I move to the next.   After finding BP i'm not sure that makes sense. I bought my newest home Sept 2017 with 3% down... p...

the additional 400-500bps in an alternative investment is nice, but not the primary consideration. 

Maybe, I am biased but I would stick to primary and secondary markets as long as one is investing min. 5-7 years. 

I have lived in my past primary residence for 13 years.