I have found at this point the single biggest factor to expanding my portfolio is the 20% down to acquire new properties.

I've always enjoyed looking at properties and wanted to know who owned them and what they did for work to be able to acquire so many properties.

What are best type of loans to seek when trying to acquire more properties for buy and hold or maybe quick wholesale flips?

Note: contractor is not licensed in state of Florida and no permits are acquired.Property is completely fixed up, looks fantastic, everything is to code standard and functions well.Obviously there is going to be a fair bit of headache and costs to ensue regarding not acquiring permits.

It is a known fact that you can acquire 5 different appraisals and will more than likely get 5 different values.

I am mostly interested in finding "subject to" deals where I can acquire rental properties in reasonably good shape.

My approach is different in that I don't mind debt if it means I'm acquiring property that cash flows but different strokes for different folks.

Also, if I'm buying smaller properties and acquiring them gradually, I'd also think it's be difficult to find a property manager right away that is good at what they do and cost effective for me as the landlord.

Welcome aboard @Shawn Young Low Equity Deals or a little bit underwater houses, if you are acquiring to keep, shoud be Sub2 (Subject to existing financing), now you have the deed.

Sam Leon if she truly has enough money available, 6 months up front plus deposit, then the second 6 months due before the end of first 6 months.If she is able to acquire a job that shows 3x the rent in gross income before the second 6 month term is due, then she can pay rent like normal.