The president has zero impact on underwriting guidelines and  zero direct control of interest rates. in fact the fed has no direct control of long term rates that effect mortgage rates.

Based on income alone, I could buy a 30k lot in sky harbor and build a 2 bedroom 1,400 sq ft cabin that generates 50k to 60k in rental income all day long (if not closer to 55k to 65k).   

They will do what they have to, to get their rent paid.As long as someone has a good, solid, verifiable income, I wouldn't hesitate renting to them. 

I actually joined Bigger Pockets a long time ago but haven't been around for a long time.

@Chris Seveney  I live in Abilene and operate a short term rental here.

These activities will allow us to both pay back equity partners and reinvest in long-term growth.

How long would it take you to do that manually? 

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Pretty common, you can definitely use commission as down payment conventional loans and not have it count toward IPC as long as you're on the loan. 

It depends if you want the leads or not.In my market agents will host an open house for free as long as they get the leads.