Most of the major REIA's will have title company's that sponsor them. 

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Thanks,Jeff  Home Possible or Home Ready are excellent products. 

In the last year, rates have risen at least 1% (I'm now seeing 5-5.5% as the norm for investment properties - June 2018), and they will likely continue that ascent barring some major economic impact.

When building your real estate empire you should take advantage of every product or program that keeps money in your pocket because cash is king. 

I'm looking to make a lot of offers on properties and am expecting the majority to be rejected.

Almost anywhere in Texas right now is a safe bet in the 4 major markets. 

From a variety of podcasts I've listened to I hear about people always buying regardless of whether the market is "hot" or "not" but I'm under this impression that a majority of buyers are simply over paying. 

I believe your depreciable basis when converting to a rental is the Lower of, your purchase price plus major improvements OR current value.

My credit union has offered me a great interest rate for a secondary home.However, they stated that the bank will not allow me to put the property in an LLC, after the purchase.If I can purchase this property with a great interest rate, can I refinance, after a year, with a major bank, and place that property under a LLC?