Best approach is to have your "team" set, before going out to secure properties. 

My goal is to be filthy rich and set my family up for generations. maybe I should pay the mortgages faster?

Set clear goals, stay accountable, and celebrate small wins along the way, getting started is the hardest part, but you’re on the right track!

@Zach Denny  Similar to what Minna posted above, I have done with a local portfolio lender bank where they set their own lending rules. 

We are leaning towards buying in the new area if we love it with some W2 income that we will set aside.  

Reducing rent sets a precedent and can attract price-sensitive tenants rather than those prioritizing quality.Negotiating renewal terms can make sense if tied to benefits like lease length or tenant stability, but always ensure it aligns with your long-term goals.

I’m an out-of-state investor working on building my online presence, and I’m currently running into an issue with setting up my Google My Business (GMB) account.

Freddie accepts this.Couple of options from here: If you did not set up notes receivable, recognize that you may owe it to your seller and take the hit on a higher rate refi to help him.

So yeah, he set that one up for failure from get-go. 

Other than your payment is NOT fixed, the "charge" for it all is NOT known or set......