-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

You might consider hard money for the initial purchase or going with a DSCR type lender if you find something that is more turnkey.Hey!

If I sold, I think it would be by a hair that I can offload the property for the balance despite a tax value of $440,000, but it would get it off my books completely and free up my VA loan to purchase again. 

You can purchase through a brokerage account with much smaller minimums.

I would appreciate any advice on anything I may be missing with putting this together or should neogotiate before finanlizing.Negotiated so far:Property: 9 Unit - 7 Apartments + 2 Commercial Garages (4 unit apt building + 3 unit apt building w/ commercial garage attached + standalone commercial garage on same lot)Background/Why owner is selling: A seasoned builder of 50 years, the owner purchased the property in the 1970s for around $8,000.00, later developing three apartments and two commercial structures.

How big of property are you looking to purchase?

Congratulations on your first investment purchase! 

You purchased the home as your primary.

Purchase price: $530,000 Cash invested: $20,000 Hello all!

I’ve been a member since November of 2024 and my review of Rent to Retirement was based on my experience purchasing a rental from out of state which went very well compared to other experiences I’ve had to go through.