But no matter what your perspective is there are many ways to get that support and guidance you seek.

Then start doing flips, buying notes, tax liens, and more to help increase your capital while the rentals provide a foundation to rely on in case a fix and flip goes bad.By the way if you plan on managing the property yourself, try using a service like cozy.co or something similar.  

Fifteen year lease with annual rent increases and lease backed by corporate.

If you are trying to do both cash flow and appreciation then you may want to sell it in the next 5-10 years and realize your increase in value and this would be more difficult in a "run down" property and it may not appreciate as much anyway.Another thing to keep in mind is that a more "run down" property will attract a less quality tenant which can create more stress and worry.

First off, I’m a true believer in the saying “If you have a dream in life, you should seek and follow the path to obtain it!”

Although I do plan to sell within the next 3 years (military orders) I want to make sure I didn't make a terrible mistake by lowering my payments now just to save a few hundred dollars but increasing my total loan.

Downside is split single contract into two, double closing costs and increased mortgage insurance costs.MY QUESTION:Does this sound correct, or is the underwriter mistaken...Do multiple townhomes require their own individual loans for each single unit (even if apart of the same structure)?

As a "newbie" I also seek guidance, mentoring, education & the occasional seminar.

The property needs about  $400k in repairs to increase the ARV to 1.5 mill - 1.7 mill.

Aloha - I'm considering a few projects in Maui and would appreciate the recommendations of any general contractors who can fit the ROI-based business model of investors (i.e. not going for magazine covers). Thank you.