Zero properties owned.Investor Friendly Realtor debacle explained: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/517/topics/1272671-5-mu...

Not BRRRR-friendly for a first deal.DSCR loans:This is usually the most realistic path for foreign nationals.

We own an LTR in PHX, and so we want our first STR purchase to be there bc we know the area and market well.

I purchased my first property last year and I want to see if I can rent my home out to behavioral health company and company like it.

With that said, I am wondering if I should wait about a year and a half, build my W-2 income (I've been working part-time while in school), and purchase my first multi-family property with a conventional loan.

If you know of any investment friendly real estate agents in the downtown area, please let me know.

(Exact streets/subzones matter more than the zip code itself, a thousand feet can change everything.)Part of why Memphis works is that these micro-variances are well-understood by locals and investor-friendly teams. 

People like me, for example, can spend the day in Gatlinburg and be home sleeping in my own bed comfortably.

In January 2025 a friend of mine introduced me to the idea of investing in Private Mortgages.  

Hi everyone,As I’ve been spending more time reviewing deals, I’ve noticed that estimating ARV consistently can be one of the biggest challenges for newer investors.One approach that has helped me is focusing primarily on nearby recent sold comps rather than active listings or asking prices.I usually look for:• Similar square footage• Comparable bed/bath count• Close proximity to the subject property• Recent sales that reflect current market conditionsSmall differences in condition or micro-location can shift value more than expected, so tightening comps first often makes the rest of the deal math much clearer.Curious how others here approach ARV when analyzing potential deals.