Mainly because they advertise saying they have been investing over the last 15 years and been wildly successful.

We also have a bank account at a smaller Chicago community bank, but there technology isn't as good to be honest.I think @Jonathan Greene's main point is don't step over dollars to pick up pennies. 

Now we're seeing investors pouring money into buying Class C rentals - but, many are getting burned.In our experience & opinion, the main determinant of property Class is not location or even property condition, those are #2 and #3.

That being said the main issue with leverage is being over leveraged.

That said, my main question is, can you recommend a good mortgage brokerage company that offers all the training points you outlined in your post?

Principle pay down and appreciation are the main drivers behind my strategy, and I focus more on IRR instead of cash flow.

Main questions would be, how long have you owned this and is there any rental income reporting on your most recent return.

The property has 7 acres with a 3/2 main house and a second separate 2/1 house (which also needs renovation) with its own drive.  

Keep the main structure but open it up for shelving. 

I’ve included a photo for reference of the kitchen which is the main attraction of the Mass home.Now I am looking to pursue REI long-term and am looking for tips on how those more experienced in the field have operationalized and scaled the property selection process.Our thinking for this first official investment is to either acquire a duplex/triplex and add our touch or acquire a single family where an ADU can be added.