Brutal, constructive honesty appreciated, lol.If he is a great coach, he took the time to find out what you want to accomplish, how committed you are to getting there, that you have capital to make the deals work and that the two of you would work well together.

Me and my spouse wanted to briefly introduce ourselves, our company, and share our ambitions with the BP community with hopes of learning more about how to achieve our short term and long term goals as well as build lasting connections that help and assist others in achieving theirs! 

This is more of an equity play, and if you're going to live in it, then that is a material benefit as well, along with the cost seg benefits.Always think of your exit strategy when analyzing a deal.

Sucks but I don’t have the time with my job to manage on my own)I’m thinking to leverage for growth as I’m 27 and may as well take advantage of owner occupancy while I still have the flexibility to move often before a family comes along (if it does haha).

Hey guys,I am a realtor in NYC and have a well back client looking to purchase distressed commercial properties.

Having a team comes well after a ton of research and making connections.

Well, here is an answer that's not from ChatGPT.Let appreciation do some of the heavy lifting for you.

Increasingly Non-QM or non-conventional lenders (not Wells Fargo or Citi/Chase) will offer International investors financing from 65-80% LTV on SFR & Condos and 65-75% LTV on 2-4 units.

Or if it's a clean enough BRRR, you can just start with a DSCR style loan as well.

Ask them if they know if the property has any known isuses...i.e., electrical, plumbing, foundation, etc.