Mortgage and buying multiple houses, do you need multiple mortgages?

[UKTone]

I never bought a house and I want to buy multiple, at least someday. Just want to know for possible future reference.

I've never gotten a mortgage or an auto loan, do they give you the actual cash? If not, what do thy give and how can you possibly buy multiple houses with it?

Thank you.

[ezdriver]

Start with buying one house and you'll get the hang of it.

Qualifying for a mortgage requires having a relatively decent credit profile supported by multiple tradelines [3 or 4 is good] with a mix of tradelines [revolving, installmant loan, etc] and a middle lender-pulled credit score in the mid 600s.

The proceeds from a mortgage loan is delivered to the seller of the home that you buy.

[UKTone]

I will start with one or two, depending on different factors and how it actually works.

I really would like to know how it works though. I'm likely not going to be able to afford two and depending on how it actually does work, I may choose one even if I could afford more.

[DallasLoanGuy]

sit down with a lender....... 

if you know a realtor, they can refer you