I would suggest you take a few months and watch the market before jumping in because the market has adjusted the pricing because it's hot. 

I would invest in coaching after you've done a deal or two and can truly benefit from it. 

If you are living there, then you need to weigh the benefits of having a home, as oppose to renting somewhere else.

Section 8 is has the benefit of guaranteed payments by the government.

For me, it's about practicing Cooperative Group Economics: It's not about me maximizing my profit, by rather about me maximizing the benefit to my community.

Main benefits to this strategy include:- Low down payment options (as low as 3-5%)- Acquisition experience- Property management experienceThe NYC metro area has nearly 2,000 available 2-4 unit listings on the market.Other new investors consider the BRRRR Strategy.All the best to you on your journey!

You'll see a hike in rate going from FHA to conventional in general (especially if your plan is to pull some of that equity), but you're also going from owner occupied to investment (if you plan on moving) which is another layer of pricing adjustments.

Real Estate is definitely a long game and you will see the benefits of it within a few years even if you don't see it right away.

To beat 5.25% mortgage rate....the corresponding, offsetting stock market return would be at least double that...To answer your question requires (1) knowing what risk adjusted return you will be able to earn in the future (2) knowing what interest rates will do in the future.  

It’s a tough decision, but we’re adjusting our strategy to align with market conditions and our timeline.Having come from a corporate background, I’m used to doing these kinds of planning exercises.