Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Regardless, make sure you buy in an area with...- 10% Pop Growth over the past 10 Years- 10% Job Growth over the past 10 Years- Low Crime- High Appreciation- Manageable Entry Prices- At least 30% Renter PopulationHere's an example of all those rules of thumb with a crime map of Austin, TX.

We have increased our buy-side commissions, especially for lower price point investor transactions.

I want to get a home equity line of credit to fund buying foreclosure home.

I am very confused about if my 1st property should be the home that i live in or should I buy an investment property?

It is going to change the perception of buying a home in my opinion.

I am not approved to buy outright with a conventional loan, but by going HM first and then refinancing seems like a solid workaround. 

Partner #2 married couple:  W is the buying selling RE agent on every house in LLC and Husband oversees contractor/project.   

Looking to ramp buying activity, but looking for quality wholesalers that have solid recs

You will learn a lot whether you buy it or walk away.