Hello all, I'm curious how much the HUD will actually pay compared to the 40th percentile rents posted on their site.I'm aware of the different amounts each tenant will cover in terms of their portion of the rent, but I'm not sure if the HUD will actually agree to my rent price.I've been taking the stated FMR for the bedroom count, and taking 20% off the number stated (to be conservative as to what the HUD will accept).

Yes, but you can only use bonus depreciation on the portion of the value of the property that isn't attributed to the value that came from the exchanged property. 

I want to verify when calculating DTI, lenders will only look at the monthly principle and interest payments for each of the 5 mortgages and ignore the escrow portion (for taxes and insurance). 

There are larger databases (Co-Star) that have information on larger properties, but I'm personally interested in small to mid-sized multifamily.  

A lot of your other mid-sized cities have similar risk profiles (dominated by a single industry or a handful of companies). 

There have been some famous scientific studies that showed people were far more likely to want someone else knocked down to size than for themselves to be lifted higher if they perceived a situation was unfair.

The home buying process typically follows these key steps:Assess Your Finances: Review your credit score, savings, and determine how much you can afford for a down payment and monthly mortgage payments.Get Pre-Approved for a Loan: Work with a lender to get pre-approved, which gives you a clear budget and shows sellers you’re a serious buyer.Find a Real Estate Agent: Partner with an experienced agent who knows the local market and can guide you through the process.Search for Homes: Browse listings and visit properties that fit your criteria (location, size, price, etc.).Make an Offer: When you find a home you like, submit an offer through your agent, including contingencies (financing, inspections, etc.).Home Inspection & Appraisal: Once the offer is accepted, hire an inspector to ensure the home’s condition and the lender will order an appraisal to verify the property’s value.Secure Financing: Finalize your mortgage by submitting required documents and ensuring the lender clears you for closing.Closing: Sign the final paperwork, pay closing costs, and receive the keys to your new home!

One size does not fit all. 

I think the top factors are type of home (comparing single family to apartment is no longer done), overall size, and interior features like central AC, approximate age of renovation, etc.

For starters it can be more difficult to find comps as there are often less multi fam trading than SFR of the same size and count.