But there are many things that can be done to greatly reduce the chance.For example, many sponsors are audited which provides an additional set of eyes.

I have been analyzing a few deals but havent officially set a method for tracking maintenance and expenses.

You can definitely get access to the capital you’ll need, but set the expectation for yourself that it won’t be a cake walk. 

If you have the money set aside I would swallow the pill now.

I'll DM you to set it up

You can take out up to 75% LTV on your properties.Some banks are not set up to offer solid refinance or LOC options.

Staying local and house hacking—especially now, before kids—gives you so much flexibility to set yourselves up for long-term success.Your financial foundation is super strong, and house hacking a quad sounds like an amazing first step for you two.

Even though your Realtor might be good and helpful their ultimate goal is to get the house sold and no one will see the vision you have set for yourself, in the same light that you will.

These days, DSCR loans are really the go-to product for investors but many different lenders have overlays and specific sets of rules in their playbook.

My best advice is to align with an active sponsor in a role that embraces your skill set.