@Dominic CampeloWith your contracting expertise and business growth, you’re in a fantastic position to enter real estate investing.

@Haley White that’s awesome you were in a position to be able to pivot and take advantage of the market. 

@Bryant Xavier I have had the same fear about scewd numbers, so I love the idea of reaching out to hosts in similar positions.

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

For example, you can buy properties in the low $100k range that are already cash-flow positive or close to break-even with good tenants in place.

As a sponsor I can't be a member but the reviews I've heard are generally positive.

Are you generally seeing cash flow positive deals from day 1?

Equity Created: $550,000 ARV - $409,000 loan balance = $141,000 in equity.Cash Flow: The property rents for $2,950/month, covering all expenses and generating slight positive cash flow.HELOC Potential: Post-refi, I can secure a HELOC up to $86,000 (90% LTV) to fund future investments.

Those typically seeking $30-$50k are for down payments or second position liens. 2.

If they are CF positive then they will not cohnt against your DTI but will improve it...that's standard conventional guidelines barring a few exceptions.