New construction is something I am looking to explore in the future.

if you want to house hack, I would suggest moving to an area that rent to value allows for 2% or better for a while, cost of living is lower there too, and its fun to explore new palaces. besides the tax benefits of almost anyplace other than CA are huge. my rule is never leverage more than 60% LTV (after repaired) this allows a 20% market correction buffer and still keep 20% equity for conventional secondary market if you ever need to refi. you create this with a GREAT deal. for example I buy SFR's only, I like my all In after repairs to be $35K with a value of $70K and never borrow more than $42K.  

We're exploring single family and small multi-family properties in the Portland, Maine area for investment as rental properties.Can anyone recommend an investor-friendly buyer's agent in the area?

Since we can't rely on our VA benefit again until then, I was exploring creative financing.My husband is a bit more hesitant on moving forward so soon.

You should explore things like: buy strategy, roles of the partners, hold period, exit strategy, tie breakers in case of decisions you can't come to agreement on, life events (death, divorce, etc.), cash recalls and shares dilution in case the property needs cash injections, etc.

I'm exploring the possibilities of investing in real estate, so far I'm interested in single family or multi famiy homes in Raleigh, NC (I live in New Jersey, but wanted to try somewhere not too far that was cheaper). 

I look forward to exploring BP and expanding my business.

Now it's time to help my family.Two things I'd like to explore and learn more about:1 - profitably buy and manage an owner occ 4-plex in the next year.2 - flipping land.If you've done either, I'd love to hear about it.

I'm out of the country, but an opportunity has come up that I'd like to explore some more.

I am excited to explore what the site has to offer.Erik