Richmond is a great place for first-time investors to start to build their portfolio.

DSCR loans could be a good option if you want to continue to grow your rental portfolio.

It would be ideal to get some sort of large study done on this.Furthermore, if you sold in a buyer's market, your thought may be skewed.If your portfolio was in a market that was declining in value.I am not saying that the above situations applied to you but it would be good to get a large study on this.Furthermore, if we are talking about more expensive homes being a better investment?

@Brent Hindman If you aren't looking to grow the rental portfolio quickly or build it to be large, then I'd probably just get a HELOC on it and keep it as a rental.

It would totally help me ramp up my portfolio and grow much faster if I could put 3.5-5% down as opposed to 20%.

I relate with knowing I want to build my real estate portfolio but feeling overwhelmed with how to choose a market (I live in Seattle which is similar to CA with regards to the price to rent ratio challenges), so I wanted to share my current plan.

Baselane offers cash flow at the unit, proper or portfolio level.

With consistent rental income and a strong potential for future appreciation, this property offers a reliable addition to any portfolio.

Think of me like that old friend who can’t help but dish out stories over coffee; xcept my stories sometimes lead you to the kind of deals that nudge your portfolio from “just okay” to “damn, that’s impressive.”

Seller financing may make sense for some sellers but probably not those looking to scale their portfolio.