An agent who invests themselves will often have insights into investor-friendly lenders and can help you navigate the requirements, including debt-to-income ratios and how to factor rental income into your mortgage qualification.

If you pay rent while in Aspen, that housing expense will be factored into your DTI ratio (e.g. total rent paid in 5 months divided by 12 months).You should be prepared for your loan file to go to an underwriting manager for second-level review on account of the occupancy risk associated with your primary home being located so far away from your work.

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LA city is currently 4% but that can vary based on several factors. 

Lot of factors here.

These costly improvements are pushing rents up.While effective rents (factoring in concessions) may be declining, asking rents remain high as landlords aim to maintain their property value.

Content is a big factor also.

Even out of state markets when factor in managers/real expenses cashflow is not there.

For use as a bedroom one of the key factors is egress.

I don't use a PM, but 10% seems reasonable to budget because a I think you can probably find someone for maybe 8% and then you factor in any additional fee for tenant placement.