I am driven to learn about the aspects of the world first hand, and our plan is to do flipping as well as have multi family homes as well for passive income, and to build ourselfes up that way.If anyone can help me with the Visa/green card, finding somewhere i can work and learn(maybe in your company), and making a plan over my debt i would be forever grateful.A little about me, i am 21 years old, i have a carpenters degree as well as a high school degree with focus on physics, technology and other topics related to these.

Leverage your VA benefitsYou have access to VA loans, which are amazing for house hacking or buying additional properties without a large down payment.

Im leveraging my house as collateral but im still short of the capital needed to get the deal closed.

If you have the ability to do it debt free, and don't have other deals to pursue then having the additional burden of a constant debt payment is a great way get things done.Ultimately, financing vs cash is all about leveraging your capital.

I got interested in real estate investing because of the financial freedom and long-term security it can provide, and as a realtor, I feel like I'm already in the perfect position to leverage my local market knowledge.As I begin my journey, my first question for the community is: For a new investor looking at the Emerald Coast market, which specific neighborhoods or zip codes are known for being particularly investor-friendly for long-term rentals, and what are some of the key metrics you look for when analyzing a deal here?

STRs need to have different leverage than a traditional LTR purchase as you are really running a business.

The majority of syndications utilize leverage of 60% +.  

We leveraged another property via a HELOC to cover all down payment and closing costs, so we had nothing out of pocket.

., long-term rentals, house hacking).Leverage your local knowledge: Even in a smaller town, there might be unique opportunities if you understand the local market dynamics.I'm an active real estate investor and Realtor here in Idaho's Treasure Valley, so I'm very familiar with the nuances of our state's market.

Run your own numbers or leverage an agent to run a CMA. 5-stars Jaron!