-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

Also, if you buy using a hard money lender or cash, Zach Starnes can do re-fi's off the appraised value shorter than the typical 6mos and then you might not need any money down if you buy at the right price.

If you elect to use a VA loan, that typically means you don't plan to put any money down.

As a new fix and flip investor lenders will typically want to see 20% down payment and will be able to fund 20% of the rehab budget (80% LTC). 

Typically AE's will be commission only or commission + a small base.

We saw huge appreciation in the 2018-2022 inflation run up, but that has significantly slowed these days in my opinion.From a rental perspective your monthly income per unit after all expenses with a typical 20% down payment is likely $100-300 when you find a property that will cash flow.

We go to our property typically 2-3 times a year.

-Max LTARV is typically 75% -Is a 12-24 Month Interest-only loan with a balloon payment - Minimum credit score is typically 600 -Interest on the Rehab is usually paid per the total drawn amount. 

That being said real estate investing is typically a long game and with just 2 years under your belt you’ve just started.

But the value here isn’t in quick gains—it’s in long-term, passive income.Here’s what investors typically gain:✅ Cash flow – Rent covers expenses and (ideally) leaves profit every month.✅ Appreciation – Over time, the property value increases, adding to your wealth.✅ Tax benefits – Depreciation, mortgage interest deductions, and write-offs help offset costs.✅ Leverage – Financing lets you acquire assets without tying up all your capital.Is It Worth It?