Additionally, a lender deposit ranging from $20,000 to $100,000 is necessary, along with a rate lock-in fee that typically amounts to 2% of the loan amountIn the process of raising equity, it's crucial to be diligent while filling out necessary forms and securing required verifications.

Cashflow, ability to build a team, landlord tenant laws, price to rent ratio etc.......were all factors in the decision making process almost a decade ago.Now,  I wonder why your approach is an either or view? 

I like the sit and wait plan.. no sense burning cash on things that cant get processed now anyway.  

So talking with your Realtor on scenarios that truly are likely may help you speed up your search and offer process, and help you find a great spot.

Thank you for the very thorough and clear thought process.

I call the process "thinning the herd", and each year I evaluate the property performance and either take actions to increase the individual property performance or sell the under performer. 

Basically, refund any and all down payments, interetest charges, processing fees, late fees, etc.2) I beleive Dodd-Frank only applies to owner-occupied properties. - Hence why all the DSR loans we've seen have a required document the borrower signs that states the lender will start foreclosure proceeedings if the borrower ever occupies the property.Please correct me if I'm wrong or clarify anything I missed.

By repeating this process, you can scale your portfolio while working toward your desired monthly income goals.

Have 89 acres we are in the process of buying.  

And I've even walked the heirs through the process.