Recognize initial cash flow is likely at an all time worse.  3 recent studies show that the rent to value ratios are at an all time worst.  

.: How much time do you devote to your investing?

However, they spend a ridiculous amount of time for 1-2 deals a year.

As time goes on, if you talk to enough people, you will understand who has valid perspectives.

This negative initial cash flow improves quickly.  

Over the course of using Bigger Pockets I have had very degrees of opinions on who I should vote for concerning a post.When I first started using Bigger Pockets, I was too naïve to even think of voting for someone that took the time to answer one of my post.  

At the same time, using those resources strategically now could help you build momentum for your own portfolio faster.

I’ve seen deals like this before where a seller needed quick cash but was still emotionally tied to the place.

The planning process can take a very long time!

I could put a down payment for a conventional (20-25%) 550k duplex, but I feel it could hurt my chances of buying as many duplexes in a 5 year period (for example) if I go conventional VS an FHA at 3.5%.