My husband and I want to purchase our first investment to start our journey.

I now want to diversify, I have around $1m in S&P 500, and want to use the other $1.5 for real estate investing.My end goal is to build a Real Estate Empire and I feel like I am in a very good situation to do so,I love working and I am not looking for "passive income".What would you pros do in my situation?

Hey All, I wanted to get some advice on how to use other people's money to purchase a long-term rental property. 

When I'm submitting a bid for a home purchase, I'm always estimating on a higher cost for rehabs.

Sure, in theory, the strategy this investor used might sound clever, but it’s also incredibly risky to rely solely on the compliance of a borrower—especially when they might not fully understand the terms or simply can't agree due to their personal situation.I have tons of ideas that might look good on paper, but I don’t pursue them because I assess the real risks involved.

I am just starting out in the real estate investing world and have been listening to podcasts.

We pride ourselves in keeping the forums positive, helpful, and focused on real estate (please, no politics, religion, etc.).

All great areas you are purchasing in. 

I've always planned on purchasing a bigger multifamily (20+).

If you were to purchase a property in the coming months, by the time you close and complete any necessary renovations, you would be positioned perfectly at the end of winter, just as the prime rental and resale season begins.