This is a great way to start and I would recommend this to most first time investors. 

Full-Appraisal Loan (75% LTV) – When Leverage WinsExample:You’re buying a stabilized rental with plenty of time before closing—no bidding war, no motivated seller.Purchase Price: $200KLoan at 75% LTV = $150K (you bring $50K cash)Appraisal risk is low because comps are solid, and you want to keep more cash for the next deal.This works best when:You want to maximize leverage and recycle cash quickly.Timing isn’t as critical as long-term financing terms.My Opinion:Speed wins when the deal is time-sensitive or ultra-competitive.Leverage wins when the market is stable, the appraisal risk is low, and you want to stretch your capital further.

If you don't have the money now, can you stage it over time?

These things happen all the time. 

Once they have a framework, they free up a huge amount of time so you can focus on strategy and scaling.If you’re running rentals in the Southeast, a VA can easily plug into your property management workflow as long as you give them access to your software (Buildium, AppFolio, RentManager, etc.).Happy to share more about how I structure training and oversight if that’s helpful.

Full-time job, young family, looking to build smart for the long haul.

We have opted to avoid total rehabs simply because of the time and the volatility of the market today. 

Would love to share with you my solution in AI if youd like to make time for some intros.

I'm a first time investor who recently relocated to the Western, PA area and am looking to invest locally for my first deal.

Homes in our area move very quickly and this one will likely be contingent by the time we close on the DSCR.