Although I've been investing in and improving multifamily properties since 2000, I decided to go back to school and get a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management from BCIT (I already have my Red Seal in Carpentry).

**Portfolio Lenders**: Some portfolio lenders, who hold loans in-house instead of selling them on the secondary market, may be more willing to work with unique situations like yours.6.

Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.

Particularly on larger balance CRE (Commercial Real Estate) this rate improvements can lead to a dramatic increase in activity and investability. 

Getting a second loan on an investment property will be more difficult than the property you live in. 

We like to invest in areas below the median house price which sits around $400K. 

Not sure this is the right sub-group to post this question in, please redirect me if not.I am considering purchasing my neighbor's house. 

Hehe, I just tested in on our lake house.

Chris, you’re OLD school,  save, invest, profit, reinvest.  

What Neighborhoods are ideal for investments?