Depending on the answer to that question, you may have different loan options (e.g.

I'm glad you have taken your first step with the books and the podcasts.Like you, at the beginning of my investing career, all I wanted was cashflow; however, at the moment, with the rates as high as they are and the rents as low as they are (depending on which market, of course) cashflow could be an uphill battle that may seem insurmountable. 

@James MeyerJim like everything in personal finance it depends can you tell us some more case details and what you are trying to accomplish? 

We believe the market in 2024 will be flat to slightly higher, depending on the local market.

Cool opportunity you have their the most important dynamic to your deal is the NOIif you have a manager it does show a professional approach to managing the asset but that does not mean value will be more because of it.So to show more value you would need to add value to property tenants by improving the property in such a way that it increases the rental revenue to increase the value also depending on how you structure the deal upfront and the financing can play a key part in getting this deal the max value

Depends on location but not a bad area.

Hey Robert, Depending on the market you're in (Baton Rouge?)

It really depends on how soon you are looking to close and what you are looking for in a lender.

I currently own a newly built (2022) townhome in South MD and am hoping to purchase my second home in the next few years, depending on the situation of the market. 

Understand this would be highly dependent on finishes etc.