Curious about how your current financing is working for you? Any challenges or unexpected hurdles you've encountered?

The Department of Veteran Affairs announced that it has temporally lifted its ban on buyers paying for real estate agent representation.

Key things to agree to The interest rateamortizing or interest only loanLength of loanLength of amortization (does not have to be the same as length of loan if there is a balloon payment)When are payments due; monthly, quarterly, annually at the end of the loan etc.Are there any upfront points to be paid and other misc terms like late fees.Then have an attoney create a Note and a Mortgage (or deed of trust depensing on the state)

In real estate investing, the value you provide should far outweigh the payment you receive.As "The Go-Giver" by Bob Burg and John David Mann teaches:"Your true worth is determined by how much more you give in value, than you take in payment."

When I initially purchased these properties, the mortgage was based solely on the real estate, with the business value being incidental.I am currently in the process of acquiring a $2 million, 5 bedroom bed and breakfast located in a downtown area in PA.

Any suggestions real-estate or not are greatly appreciated 

Especially not down a real amount. 

The article predicts in 2025 the real estate market will become more active by lowering interest rates.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

The best time to buy real estate was yesterday.