Once you purchase a home regardless if it is 20% down or not you would then be capped at 5% down conventional.

We are interested in purchasing single-family homes.We have driven through South Dallas (Fair Park area) and noticed a lot of gentrification happening.

I recommend you check your numbers: If current NOI is $37K and they're asking $500K cash, your cash-on-cash return at time of closing can't be more than 7.4%, and that's assuming an all-cash purchase, ZERO CapEx, ZERO renovations and ZERO closing costs.

Overall, real estate values went up as supply was further constrained by the event, but a lot of individuals paid dearly.

But, when it comes time to put the deal together and pull the trigger: work with a seasoned real estate attorney with experience in structuring seller carry deals and writing thorough docs that cover your interests, especially with the "what ifs?"

My wife and I are looking to go further into real estate investing.

The reason I say could is because your current income, tax situation, and real estate investments can dictate if buying real estate might benefit you.

Real estate investors were full time real estate business people who owned larger type properties.  

Hello BP,I’m a new investor who purchased a SFR in Illinois.

Purchase price: $45,000 Cash invested: $25,000 Bought this house rehab it and keep it as a rental.