Even if we waited a few years, that's not an ideal way to buy a home in my opinion; it's optimal to be able to buy cash without the requirement of selling your existing home and relying on the buyer's financing coming through. 

There is a point when depreciation and cap ex is optimized or we see a shift in the  area or market cycle.But to be fair, I would love to see syndicators disclose their acquisition and disposition fees. 

We'll also be moving cross country do to jobs in about a year so we're saving for that and to invest in the new area, not fans of out of state investors for newbie REIs.Some thoughts on what you could do, and what I wish I would have done right away when we go to our current location.1- House hack2 - do a flip3 - optimize your budget and savings, invest in yourself through books and BP.

What are optimal times I should call, and are there certain legal restrictions I need to be aware of?

Regardless of performance, this is optimal for the company, because it locks down inventory under contract.

You are optimizing for peace of mind as much as returns i.e. balance.

Or you can just stay focused on optimizing your investments.Because I don't like cancer. 

I know that the pro-forma is an advertisement with some optimism sprinkled in but without it, i'd never know it exists.

The tenant has been a good tenant but they are planning toMove out in January which could leave me with the house open for 4-5 months or someone signing a 12 month lease in January-ish which means the problem (less than optimal)  will co ti is for me with next tenant Thanks!

@Josh Chappell this has been a good read, as creative & optimized financing options fascinate the bejesus outta me.