BRRR house hacking using 5% down loan and applying down payment to renovations forcing appreciation is tough to beat and allows you to move quickly in NJ. 

Quote from @Michael Zimeri: Hi Marise,This is Michael from Coldwell Banker UAE.I have been in the BiggerPockets community for a few weeks now and from what I have seen is that this community and tools are mostly oriented towards the US market.Regarding analysis for Dubai, I would more than gladly guide you through the Dubai market if you wish!

I never took a course and just figured it out as I went.

I'm 41 and have a successful career thus far in the Investment Banking space.

Create a Limited Liability Corp [LLC in my state] and recording the deed into Commonwealth.2.

Welcome aboard Erin and good luck investing!

we see it done frequently and have done it but we will not go above 50-60% and require cross collateralization of 3-4x the amount being borrowerd.

Consider how your property would do as a LTR and underwrite those numbers (worst, middle and best case).I am very happy with my investment but it has been a lot of work and many challenges managing it from California.

A solid single will build your confidence and teach you a ton.Know Your Exit Plan: Have a backup—rental, flip, or sell later.

I was told the investor pays to lease out the entire flat for 6-12 months and then sub-leases the individual rooms for a profit.