Is there a general rule of thumb for leveraging? How do you know when you have to much?

I have 12 rental units, and a portfolio valued at about 900k.  How do I use my existing properties to convince a bank to let me use that as collateral to buy a bunch more?

Not especially interested in going through...

Hello BP community,
As a new investor,  I feel like a core pillar upon which success is built in real estate from what I have seen from other experts in this forum is being able to determine acceptable risk for a dea...

Anyone out there with experience on how to best use a self directed IRA for RE investments?I know it’s possible, but seems like it could be complicated and I keep running into roadblocks/restrictions. For example.......

Hi All,I have a few questions regarding the risk borrowers face putting 5% down and then renting then property. What is the real risk of buying at market prices with little down? In the event of potential future crash...

Investment Info:

Single-family residence other investment in Melbourne.

Purchase price: $157,700

Cash invested: $35,000

Whole life policy and 401k loan to get this investments down-payment.

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BP!I need some help.Today my girlfriend and I were having a debate on buying a property using leverage through a loan or buying a property outright in cash. I know that leverage is can be a good thing for investors if...

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Good day all! I have had the long-time itch to invest, but I've let fear hold me back. I currently own a VA backed SFH rental with about 50K in equity. Currently in the process of a refi. I am active duty military loo...

It may be a typical question ,But now-a-days scenario is like never before ,we are under once in 100 year pandemic and Mortgage rates almost zero, some people predicting a big crash ahead, some people are highly optim...