It consists of three ingredients.First Ingredient for effective real estate investing goals: Net MotivationYou’ve heard of motivation, but what’s this net-motivation stuff?

If you aren't getting those things then they aren't earn their 3%.

So if you earn $20,000 per year, but the rent collected in 3 units is $3,000 per month after RE taxes and insurance, then the lender may treat it as $27,000 additional income for you; i.e., $47,000 total annual income, to factor if you qualify to get the loan.5) Learn as much of the details as you can between now and when you're ready to make your first deal. 

Hey BP members,So I have always been a big picture person and always prioritize maximizing earnings over savings.

Educators) want to spread the word to any service member that the power they have with the VA home loan benefit they've earned is unmatched.

Let's recap: You make an initial investment of $100K ($25K down for 4 separate houses), earn $1000/mo in cash flow ($250/mo x 4 houses), and each house appreciates 3% per year.You'll need to determine:How much you will have earned in 5 years (assuming you sell the property then)What annualized return that total future earnings amount would representYou also need to declare/establish:An amortization period for your 4 mortgages: Let's say 30 years.A mortgage rate: Let's say 4% annualized.A discount rate - the interest rate which you could earn on the cash flow you collect each month: Let's set it at 5% annualized.OK, let's do this!

It allows you to earn a return on your money while it’s in two locations at once (real estate and policy). 

I'd personally wait and earn until the market capitulates and get into some long term holds.

In your operating agreement make a policy you can vote or choose not to distribute earnings.  

Follow the letter of the tax law and don’t leave anything on the table is where you want to be…. ie keep more of your hard earned money.