If you can afford to wait to see if things will decline further, more power to you, just know that it’s not certainty.

Quote from @Clare Cui: Wow all these insights are so powerful ,and ultimately I decided to go with my gut and Im glad I did.

That way I’ve got the bargaining power of cash with a quick close and a super clean offer, and the benefit of financing later to get the best return on equity/ COC.

If you haven't heard, college athletes at power schools are making Big Paychecks.

I use Podio so I have the power to integrate with many other platforms for things like sending direct mail or text message from the CRM.

NOTE: We have a specific POA - power of attorney given to us to act on behalf of the loan borrowers with regard to THIS property and their loan.

I'll say two more things: buying a rental property is not rocket science: find a good agent who is an investor (easier said than done) and you'll figure out the rest as you go.

People are feeling the pressure from higher interest rates (yes they're coming down slightly) but with turnkey multifamily that has to sell it can be powerful to have cash. 

The strategy you are implementing we like the call the "Holy Grail" of house hacking haha; purchasing a small-multifamily to house hack with a VA are powerful tools, and done correctly can really help kick start and build a great porfolio.

Brokered a client this 5br 2ba house in Portage Park neighborhood of Chicago but the cheaper less nice side of town for $350,000. He put about $40k in rehab and ended up renting monthly for $1500 master and $1000 each...