since 2012, I have no crystal ball).(2) When you tap out of FNMA loans is the most natural time.

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@Domininc R Liva Just make sure whatever you get you can cash flow well that way you can keep the ball rolling.

I could go the more traditional route and use a HELOC or equity-backed commercial loan backed by my primary residence's equity to get the ball rolling but it would only fund the down payment and I'm focusing on off-market properties that I could force appreciate and also which banks would be hesitant about loaning conventionally on.My location is a little odd.

I’m glad I followed up; otherwise, who knows how long the ball would have stayed dropped.The first mail piece landed a few weeks later.I then got to work with my VA to analyze local markets in order to determine which towns I wanted to focus on, to then purchase a list and greatly increase mail volume.The plan was to start with around $2K/month (so a list of about 3,000 addresses or so).

Coaching is usually more structure with expectations on both sides as to what one gets for the man out paid.In my opinion, mentorship is better, but If it’s hard to find a mentor, then starting with some  reasonably priced coaching may get the ball rolling.

From there the ball is rolling and you will see momentum with time but it’s a slow start, so be patient. 

In 2017 there was a house fire they were pretty much robbed by the contractor who low balled the estimate to get the job then took off with the money.

It will depend a little bit on the specific area, but that's a good ball park.

Once I get the ball rolling, I will likely move back to my home state but plan to continue investing long distance.I have been listening to the BiggerPockets podcast and researching investment strategies for about a year.