Yeah I was shocked at how easy it was to get approved through CapitalOne, I’m grateful I have focused on building my credit score since I was young.I agree it’s an overly complicated way to do RE investing.

Building your net investable assets to their highest amount will enable you to meet all your financial goals, including your target passive income.As an example of this (I’ve used this example in a previous post) I had ownership in a retail/service center I desired to sell.

Overall, given the goals of the property (not a 100% investment property) the deal looks solid to me, but I would double check the points above.

Hey BP, I am getting close to purchasing my first multifamily investment property.

Your situation sounds like a classic investor's dilemma, and it's great that you're considering all angles before making a move.First off, it's worth considering what the "rip cord" would be for your investment—essentially, what's your financial breaking point where you need to make a decisive move to avoid further losses?

Kauai is an expensive market with high overhead but I have 15+ years of solid returns so ignore those who say its an impossible market. 

Hi all-I own 1 LTR in Denver NC. I want to protect it but do not know how best to go about it. The mortgage is in my name as well as the title, but I do have an LLC open. I am running the lease and the banking through...

Why does interest rates going up have any impact on your investment?  

And anything that happens to the job market impacts our tenants and real estate investing in general.

He has talked up the tax benefits that I could take advantage of by making such an investment.