From everything I have read online so far, it looks like I'm most interested in rehabs, either for flipping or  to hold onto as rental properties.

I am reading and listening to podcasts that discuss the benefits of smaller, community lenders.  

Hi everyone,I thought I'd finally post on BP after reading the great content on here for nearly a year now.I'm looking to connect with other Aussies who invest in the US.I currently have a SFR in Ohio.Cheers

Make sure to read the Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing

We just updated it all a couple of weeks ago so it's nice to hear postitive feedback:)

I have read and own over a dozen books on real estate investing, spent countless hours on BP and other REI sites and I am actively looking to purchase a multi unit investment property.

I'm going to post something that I am certain will generate a huge amount of both positive and negative feedback.  

Is it true as I have read and taken CE classes on that you want to put the minimum down payment required because your cash on cash return is higher and write-offs are better and you can use the extra money for other projects rather than paying cash for a property?  

So these are my initial thoughts on the issue - I'd love to hear any feedback from the experts out there... any other military members who encounter these types of frequent move and invest types of life situations... so thanks in advance for your input!!!

I've been doing a ton of reading and started forming a business plan.