It was just what we needed at the time and can definitely help shorten the learning curve! 

I joined a mentorship program in March 2024.  I got a property under contract 3 weeks later, YAY!! Sellers wanted $1K EMD.  I paid it...Didn't  find a buyer and lost the deposit.  Got a second property under contract....

I've tried to provide all the relevant info but if I missed something that would assist in answering the question, let me know.Thanks for your time!

In addition to the conference I've outgrown, I've attended the big OREIA several times as well as the biggerpockets -original- conference a long time ago. 

I've seen a lot of face-value high earning professionals be lousy to their neighbors over time, so do not pick sides.

HELOC is best for short term money, because the interest rates are adjustable, while the second mortgage is a fixed rate for a period of time.  

View reportCan someone help me understand the last line in the analysis over time chart? 

I will only mention two critical points:- People with regular full-time W2 jobs cannot qualify for REPS (unless their no-W2 spouses can qualify)- REPS has nothing to do with STRs, and vice versa3.

Here are a few:Pros: -Reliable rent paid every month-Stable tenants that typically stay in the unit for a long time-Purchase prices are typically lower so easier barrier to entryCons:-Getting the files onboarded and processed is very tedious.  

I often get asked "is this a good time to buy"?