and no significant expenses since acquiring the property, since it was new construction with a reputable builder. 

I have dabbled in looking for off market properties and have acquired a great lead and scheduled a time with the owner to take a look at the property.

I think the #1 most important thing to do is get a grasp of your financial situation and how that is going to impact your ability to acquire a property. 

And ways to acquire more properties without having to come up with that 20% down payment.

I work in NYC, and as we all know this market has become too expensive for me to acquire my very first deal. 

If the sidewalk is heaving up, sometimes (but not always) grinding can remedy those tripping hazards quickly.Good Luck!

A recent BP podcast guest talked about working two jobs so he could acquire more real estate.

Purchase price: $297,000 Cash invested: $18,000 Made a decision after BPCon21 that I would acquire my second rental property within 90 days and I ended up closing on the deal within 45 days.

What are some creative ways I could acquire this property, fix up the lower unit, get rid of the messy tenants, fix up their units, and rent this place out at market rents. 

I guess my question is, has anyone had any success lately using their VA Home Loan to acquire their owner occupied multi-fam?