Here are some tips and insights to consider as you begin building your real estate portfolio:Options:Refinancing: If you have equity in your condo, consider refinancing to access funds for future investments.Investment Loans: Explore options like conventional loans for financing future rental properties.HELOC: Depending on your equity and financial situation, a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) could provide flexible financing for down payments or renovations on new properties.Build a Financial Strategy:Budgeting: Create a detailed budget that includes mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs for your rental property.Cash Flow Analysis: Calculate expected rental income versus expenses to ensure positive cash flow.Emergency Fund: Set aside funds for unexpected repairs or vacancies.Research the Rental Market:Location: Choose rental properties in areas with strong rental demand and potential for appreciation.Tenant Profile: Understand the demographics and preferences of renters in your target market.Market Trends: Stay updated on rental market trends and local regulations affecting landlords.Property Management:Self-Management vs.

The best choice depends on specific priorities, such as rental income versus long-term appreciation, school quality, and ease of management.

I think urban versus beach for example have different demographics.Not sure of your room dimensions but if possible I would do:Master: King + Convertible sofaBR2: Queen + BunkBR3: Queen + BunkBR4: KingWould also have pullout in living room. 

Also, a VA loan is a straight loan where you can use no money down which is a great advantage as a veteran versus a 203k loan which is a rehab loan which requires a 203k facilitator and contractor and the contractor gets paid in 4 draws that have to be approved first.

Also if you're thinking about having a family, be cognizant of the health of it to keep moving for strategy versus peace of mind. 

Hello everyone,Today, I'd like to open up a discussion about a topic that often sparks a lot of debate among real estate investors: commercial versus residential properties.

Financially analyze your investment, including expected rental income versus expenses such as taxes, insurance, and vacancies.

These mortgage bonds trade with a spread, or higher amount of rate/return needed, versus the Treasury bonds to account for the higher risks.

This is mostly how much YOU want the property versus how much the SELLER wants to sell the property.

When deciding between new construction and resale properties, consider the advantages of warranties and modern features versus potential savings and immediate occupancy.