Same income, same credit, DTI ratio, underwriting requirements.

Paid off HELOC, paid off business credit ($70k) that was personal guaranteed.

The tenant pays a monthly premium and keeps an active bank account and credit card on file.

Take a look at the overall picture, i.e. credit score, debts etc.. to make a decision.

I would not credit for laundry, I would price in line with not having a laundry if other units do.

Not to mention that night I slept on the floor of that flip house, I could see all the work that wasnt done, wasnt done to code, and was done poorly.  

.- nationally, the highest rent to value ratios are in areas with poor rent growth and poor appreciation.  

With good credit and a relatively low LTV, they may price comparably. 

The articles show the devastation done by the lack or poor business practices of the IHA. 

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