What can I use as leverage in negotiations? 

Hello Michael Davila I agree with Harjeet Bhatti ideally you would want around a 70% loan to value for that one house, if it is the only house in your portfolio.If you have multiple the 70% rule I would expand to the entire portfolio.I am currently in the same position of trying to leverage equity in my first home for another deal.Let me know if you need help with anything and happy hunting!

Hello Dennis Williams I think the previous posts about having high efficiency appliances and storage are huge value adds for a multifamily unit.I think partnering with local businesses to showcase a sense of community could be an interesting way to leverage the common areas, such as fruit markets, coffee tastings, or other communal activities.

However, if they are able to leverage as much as a higher tiered borrower can, they may be able to get the deal done. 

Hello Anthony.Usually there is a minimum 6 month window where you can’t refinance the property you just purchase a home.Also I know you are trying to pull out equity for the next deal but after reading the “Long-Distance Real Estate Investing” from BP a rule of thumb for leveraging your property is to have a 70% Loan to Value ratio for your whole portfolio, not just one Home.

Now here’s the question how do I go about leveraging my rentals for more capital to buy more rentals?

Using leverage you could acquire several properties with your 100k instead of 1, which is what i intend to do.Good luck!

I am getting married in November and promised my fiance that I would focus on RE education until then...My question is, is it too late to BRRRR this property and use the funds to repay my family member/potentially buy my next income property after I get married?

Meme educated.

(dyslexia, not educated in AL though :)