After working with other full-time investors, I have noticed that they either negotiate lower rates after having a history of business with a lender or they borrow a lower amount of funds so they retain more equity in the deal and the 2-2.5% fee is not as expensive as the amount charged for maximum leverage.

And also, just out of curiosity, how long does a single SFH take you to complete? 

Don’t start buying single family homes.

I'm wondering if I am paying a lot more (or maybe even less) than what most CPA's charge for them to file my personal Fed/State taxes & the 1 investment property I have thats not under LLC.No need to share specific numbers if your not comfortable but anything helps!

My sights are set on acquiring my first rental property in the Austin/San Antonio area, aiming for cash flow and a 7-10% yield on my down payment.Here is my initial plan based on the learnings I have done so far:Property Type: Single Family/Condo/Apartment also open for other suggestionsStrategy: MTR/LTR Budget: $300k - $400kCredit Score: ~750Down Payment: 15-20%Where I need help of this awesome BP community:Guidance & insights: I'm open to any advice and tips from seasoned investors and experts in the Austin/San Antonio market.Experienced team: I'm actively seeking investor-friendly professionals, including lenders, agents, property managers, tax experts, inspectors, and lawyers.

The internet has changed so much in real estate education- so it feels a little overwhelming and right now I'm trying to find the right entry point.My goal- 3 single-family home rental properties in my portfolio before the end of 2024. 

Normally they charge anywhere from 1-2%.

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Dallas.

Purchase price: $205,000

Cash invested: $55,000

House hacked it. Added kitchen and heavy-duty door to split home, which a...

Looking to buy Multifamily and or single family in Alabama, Autauga County area.

These tend to have awhile before any cash flow due to lease up but equity multiple tends to be higher.Then we have our core plus model which is mainly investment grade credit single tenant we buy all cash with.On those core plus it's 5% pref to investors and split the cash flow above 5% - 50/50 (LP/GP) and upside 70/30 (LP/GP).