The property is worth exactly what it is with zero STR rental income.

If you're buying a true investment property (meaning you wont live in it), FHA is completely off the table and Conventional/DCSR will require 15%+ down.

In your opinion what do you think is the best property to start with?

As you progress your bookkeeping business, you'll likely want to learn how to export statements from a variety of property management platforms, as investor books are housed in bank accounts, spreadsheets, and a variety of property management and accounting software!

I’m a real estate investor looking to purchase his first multi family rental property in the city of Columbus, Ohio!

By purchasing a multi-unit property, living in one unit, and renting out the others, you can cover your mortgage payments and start building equity while gaining rental income.

Hi All,I’m ready to sell an investment property in NoVa to a VA eligible buyer but am not finding a good place to market this.

We’re considering whether to do mid-grade updates and rent it soon if we can find a good next property though acquisition and ongoing costs are a problem.

Wildly enough, my first property was cashflow positive when fully tenanted.

You need to constantly hunt for deeply discounted properties, compete with experienced investors, and deal with unpredictable sellers and cash buyers.