I think we pretty much agree on anything but we're commenting from different points of view.If I'm not mistaken, your retreats are focused on US investing while I'm focusing on international investing.

Hey Shaqiul. 75% LTV is the market standard for cash-out refinances.

I follow a checklist in order to get rental properties up a certain standard: - The interior and exterior paint should be free of excessive wear, smudges/dirt and preferably in neutral colors.

Depreciation is typically allocated according to the ownership percentages outlined in the partnership or syndication agreement, which are set in advance and follow certain rules under the tax code.However, some syndication structures can be designed with different classes of partners or special allocations, but these arrangements are subject to complex tax rules, such as the "substantial economic effect" rule under Section 704(b) of the Internal Revenue Code.

The gold standard is what your intent was for the property, and how you can demonstrate that intent if ever questioned.

You should definitely get professional advice all the standards, legal, tax, financial, etc. before you do anything.   

., with international expansion plans on the horizon.

Excellent Ed's and Med's, international airport, port city, close proximity to NYC and DC.

Yes, it's standard across most loan types to be able to do a cash out refinance, even if there isn't currently a mortgage on the property.

Up front just learn how to calculate numbers on a basic level and then pull the trigger. 99% of people I talk to don't actually internalize the lessons they read anyway until they make the mistakes in person and the see why someone said what they said. 4.