So non-traditional financing only3)  I live in California but don't want to invest here due to taxes, prices, and tenant first approach 4) I love turnkey and have 6 other SFHs now because I'm a solo out-of-market investor but wanted to "step out" and possibly make a break for more meat on the bone with this 1031 5) I've been looking for multi-family but have struggled to find anything i could make work for multiple years as an out-of-state investor and keep ending up back with SFH and duplex6) My top goal is cash flow so that i can step away from working a day job so hard and work more on real estate projects and enjoying life! 

Trying to learn as much as I can on my own has been somewhat of a struggle but I keep moving forward on this path. 

You may discover that he's struggling financially.

Additionally, the repairs and maintenance on the low priced LTRs seems like a lot of $ and work to me (even if you have a PM in place).It seems like what you are really struggling is which level of risk you prefer.

Is their rent under market rent where they will struggle to have the same home due to increase in pricing? 

Im sure we all have been there and can remember some of the struggles, fears and mental battles one faces when starting out.

You can always refinance later down the road if you'd like to, once it's fixed up and has appreciated some, but you won't be running the risk of struggling to get out of a hard money loan if the rehab doesn't go as planned or the market or interest rates take a turn for the worse.We have a local BP meetup group here in Gainesville so send me a message once you get here if you'd like to join us and I can send you the details.

Hey BP Fam,I've come across enough posts from struggling new agents that I wanted to offer some unsolicited advice in the hopes that it helps at least one new agent out there gain clarity on how to build a successful business.I am both a residential and commercial broker and I've had the incredibly good fortune of starting off my real estate career by running my family's real estate investment portfolio and transacting those deals.

I have a fair amount saved for downpayment money to invest in some new properties but I am struggling to figure out where I should go and what specifically to look for.I have identified a few things that I am looking to accomplish with these properties though:1.

Just one thing to take into consideration, one thing investors in general struggle with is so many inquiries on their credit report can reduce it, as can maxing out your HELOC all at once because it is considered a line of credit, not a mortgage.