I asked your questions to my mentors who've been through multiple cycles and they told me that they don't try to time the cycle, they knew from the start they were holding for the long term.

Myers, Florida region to help me make my first move.I am looking at condos within the $10ok range.My intent is to do a buy and hold with a 15% COC return and 10% equity, minimum.If there is anyone out there who is willing to help me out I will be looking forward to our conversation.Thanks in advance!

Whether your wholesaling ( residential or commercial) fix and flipping, or buy and holding.

I plan on doing a mix of wholesaling, fix & flips as well as buy and holds; whatever makes sense at the time for that particular deal.

Hi Everybody,I wanted to introduce myself- I've been visiting Bigger Pockets for years, but only registered earlier this year and started listening to the podcasts a month or two ago.My name is Matt and I'm a primarily buy and hold investor located in the Los Angeles South Bay area. 

I am currently in the process of obtaining my first buy and hold property..my only dilemma is which route to go in order to finance the property..to give you guys an insight on my scenario I have good credit (740+)..access to down payment money (10,000-15,000)..no prior investment history..Im not sure if I can do a conventional loan because my debt to income ratio may be too high and from my understanding (correct me if I'm wrong) Hardmoney lenders are typically better used with flips and rehab properties..can anybody help me understand my options to financing my first buy and hold property😩..thanks, Shane

This would also hold true for plumbers, electricians and roofers.

You could sell them after the rehab or hold for a long-term. 

I invest in upstate NY where the listing prices for decent small multifamily properties hovers around 100k give or take. In my current situation I only have the ability to do one deal per year so I'm exploring the ide...

They tend to hold on to their mortgages, not sell them off to Fannie/Freddie, so they have a lot more flexibility.