The BEST method for real estate investing is very simple: increase earnings, reduce expenditures, save, and invest from your own funds.You should focus on increasing earnings and learning how to manage your budget.

Do the math and you'll see it doesn't make sense.The best way to invest: increase earnings, reduce expenses, and save.

Best of luck to all you out there.How much did you pay for these 3 buildings initially and how many years did it take you to earn the money to pay for them?  

We were initially looking out of state for a potential move and or investment property just because the property taxes without being able to homestead, plus high cost of insurance, and harsh weather on homes made me feel like it might not be worth it.

This creates two loan payments ($100,000 of equity and $300,000 on the new mortgage).Key NumbersHome Equity Loan Interest Rate: 6%Mortgage Interest Rate: 7%Rental Income: $3,000 per monthExpenses (management, taxes, insurance, maintenance): $800 per monthIncome and ExpensesMonthly Rental Income: $3,000Monthly Expenses: $800Monthly Mortgage Payment: $2,000ExplanationThe investor earns $3,000 in rent each month.They pay $2,000 on the investment property mortgage and $800 on other expenses.This leaves $200 profit each month or $2,400 per year.However, you have to pay $6,000 interest on the equity borrowed.This leaves you with an annual loss of $3,600.While the rental property generates positive monthly income, the interest cost of borrowing the initial $100,000 results in an overall loss.

STRs have a huge earning potential but it's definitely something that takes a lot of time, patience, and effort these days.

You would have earned 9% on the initial $5K invested, or $450.  

You are going to have to earn that somehow.

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Real estate is easy to get into, but hard to earn a living. 87% of all agents quit within two years because they don't make enough money.