I currently own 5 properties including my primary.  2 of them I just purchased as bad shape rehabs that I wanted to fix and rent out, using the BRRR strategy. 

Our primary focus is cash flow, but the other 2 help balance and ensure a solid investment all the way around. 

Also know, that to my knowledge, STAR can only be claimed on your primary residence.

I just did one on my primary through US Bank and they did 90% LTV at 5.5%.

I've been hesitant to run my credit for anything to say the least, considering that I've had to take a 500 beginning score to a 700+ score in less than two years with no history.I initially started with my primary bank.

In fact, the IRA LLC format is the best, most flexible and cost effective way to do so within an IRA.You can establish one or more cryptocurrency exchange accounts with most any platform. 

My friend who bought his primary residence in 2014 has his home appreciated by about 500k.

I am currently moving out of my primary house into another.

Can someone give me the low-down on 1031 exchange and how it can apply to a primary residence?

We owned an OOS property (Gulf Shores, Alabama) that got hit by 2 hurricanes in a short duration of time so it does happen.The primary reasons that I am a big proponent of investing local are 1) the learning opportunity that comes with self managing a property.