Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.

From my understanding the 15-18% IRR promoted by syndicators generally does not include these tax benefits either, so it is still a fair comparison.AssumptionsI had to make a few assumptions about the property and mortgage interest rate:Property value = $180,000Rent = $1680Mortgage Interest Rate = 6%I also made assumptions related to other costs such insurance, taxes, property management, maintenance, capital expenses and vacancy.

Do you know if there is a lot of red tape which makes it difficult or is it fairly easy if you meet requirements and lender knows what to do? 

This made my property perform much better than when I first purchased it.I knew that all I had to do was raise the rent in order to get the fair market value.

After a thorough market analysis, I reached out to the seller directly and negotiated a fair price based on comparable sales and the property's current condition, emphasizing my ability to close quickly.

If you're getting back into the lending game for long-term hold investors, a realistic “ideal” loan might look like this:Rates: Somewhere around 6-8% interest, depending on the risk profile of the borrower and the property.LTV: 70-80% LTV is solid, especially if you're aiming for lower risk.Term: 5-10 years works for LTR investors who want stability.Fees: Reasonable origination fee (1-2%) is expected, but avoid nickel-and-diming borrowers with hidden fees.Prepayment: A soft prepayment penalty could be fair if paid off in the first couple of years, but after that, no penalties.Speed: Being able to close quickly (within a couple of weeks) would be a huge plus.In short, give investors a competitive rate, decent terms, and flexibility on prepayment, and you’re golden.

After a thorough market analysis, I reached out to the seller directly and negotiated a fair price based on comparable sales and the property's current condition, emphasizing my ability to close quickly.

But none the less I would reach out to Quorum FCU they have some fairly reasonable LOC options. 

Hey I am fairly new to the real estate investing game and want to see if anyone has a REI meet up or zoom meeting going for the Birmingham, Al area?  

I am going to try and answer this question with a fair amount of grace, so please bear with me.As to the original question, here's a rough idea of my thought process regarding a potential purchase:The hospital is a Level II trauma center with 390 beds (that's a decent-sized hospital), so it probably needs a fair number of travelers.