The best way to get this done is via a DSCR Cashout Refinance, it is going to offer you the best pricing on the loan amount.

We see that the U.S. market offers more financing options and greater flexibility compared to Europe.

I’ve had to widen my search radius to smaller suburbs or target properties needing light cosmetic work to make the numbers work.Value-add opportunities: Adding amenities tenants love, like finished basements or upgraded kitchens, seems to justify rent premiums in this market.Navigating the competition:Be creative with financing: Seller financing or partnering with other investors has been helpful to secure deals when conventional offers didn’t cut it.Work with local agents and wholesalers: They often have their finger on the pulse of off-market opportunities, which is critical in a hot market.For those new to suburban Chicago investing, I’d say the key is finding the “sweet spot” neighborhoods—ones on the rise but not yet maxed out in price.

He offered us his property before putting it on the market.

MLS, Made an offer I couldn't refuse How did you finance this deal?

I certainly can see how this all happened though Guru's charging folks how to be a synidcator so lots of beginners.. then of course competing offerings and knowing how investor gravitate to the highest returns without really understanding the risks etc.

They offer a free phone consultation.

I am out of state and the only way that I feel that I can get people to walk through the properties are if I find them on market and have Shawna write up the offers. 

What was the interest rate and when you went to refinance what rate were they offering?

At $15K a year, that's just bare minimum without any of the other modules that Yardi offers.