We used the Bigger Pockets analysis tool to run some numbers so we are hoping to have a successful start.  

We used the Bigger Pockets analysis tool to run some numbers so we are hoping to have a successful start.  

Beyond that, I am saving to buy more properties, which makes it easier to then cover costs, since you have more money coming in.HELOCs are a great tool as well, but can be pulled without notice if bank feels underlying asset has lost value.

Having a real estate license is a great way to offer other investors value and a great networking tool to leverage especially if you join the right team.

If you need a week, it's a GREAT tool for your Realtor to be able to tell the other Realtor "Oh, yeah, I've worked with so-and-so for dozens of transactions, if they say bla-bla-bla, then it's bla-bla-bla." d) The size of your earnest money deposit is not a pissing contest. e) Stick to the most vanilla loan options available to you, if you have several.

I am searching to see if there is tool to compare different loans while continuing to talk to other local banks as you mentioned. thank you!  

The evaluation tools on this site were instrumental in keeping in line with the estimated cost.  

Simply put, Cap rate = net operating income (NOI) / value. this is an important assessment tool because it allows you to measure the level of risk assoc. with a property, i.e. a higher cap rate means higher level of risk, and as such higher potential ROI.

They have the tools to verify, interview, and can sniff out the fraudsters.

I want to use this as a tool to build cash reserves, so in a fully transparent environment I would have to basically state that "I want to not pay principle/interest on my loan so I can build cash reserves, sorry"Thoughts?