Could you please tell me how you plan to weather a possible down turn with such a high level of leverage? 

My best clients always know the value of the houses even when I offer lower the offer.

The big questions to ask would be how involved do you want to be, are you selling or holding, and what level of build are you looking for.  

If you aspire to have rental properties you might like the financial benefits of keeping your existing house as a rental when you buy your next primary residence, if that's an option for you.Primary residence home mortgages have a lower interest rate than investment mortgages traditionally, so by buying your next primary residence and hanging on to your old one, you get to keep your lower interest rate on both properties.

The cabins are between 600 and 700 sq. ft. with higher end "mountain modern" finishes and are selling in the lower $200's.

That could be a costly game to play, I know, because it personally cost me $2,000,000…once in the 80’s and once again in the 90’s.I have bounced back from that experience 10 times and am far stronger and smarter because of it.As an Investor, homeowner, first time investor or company owner, how can we win and get the highest level of return possible?

@Heather Rudy Well your capital requirements on a normal owner occupant loan are likely going to be much lower than hard money.

You MUST de-lead the property if there is such a child occupying the unit.And here are the applicable Fair Housing laws in MA. http://www.mass.gov/ocabr/licensee/dpl-boards/re/c...Don't forget that while there are 7 protected classes at the federal level, there are 15 at the state level.You do NOT want to be at the wrong end of a discrimination claim.

You make up the cost of rehabs by buying lower, you don't usually get to ask much higher (especially on capital expenditures like a roof)

Your payment will be lower which will help with DTI for other future property investments.