Many DSCR programs require an investor to have a mortgage history- there are some DSCR mortgage programs that will work with investors who are renting- some refer to them as first time home buyers (FTHBs)- DSCR loans are only for investment properties where the owner isn't living there. 

Just think about when you buy the house, could you and your family live here.

We are somewhat handy and would not mind fixing up the house while living in it. 3.

One of my goals this year was to take actionable steps into jump starting my real estate journey, so here I am, taking that first step.A little about me: I'm a San Antonio native that lived out of state for a couple of years but has migrated back home.

Quote from @Eric Gerakos: My wife and I buy many “fractional” notes where we live in California.

I wasn’t prepared to lose so much of my savings as carrying cost basically I paid for the tenants to live there for 3 months + my own living expenses in that time.

Where do you live?

I live in Stamford, Ct and Fort Lauderdale, Fl.

I live in Raleigh and can tell you that the 40% was not all apple. 

Hi Mathew,We live in Greensboro, which area of Greensboro is the house located in?