Ability to repay - can you as the borrower afford the payments based on the loan amount.Typically they will not take into consideration the mortgage on a new property that has not been taken out as that is new.

In Phoenix, where I’m based, or in markets like San Antonio, the best realtors do more than just list properties.. they go “driving for dollars” to find oppurtunity, leverage their local networks (probate attorneys, CPAs, divorce attorneys) and carefully analyze each property’s cash flow.

Here’s what the list said: Stay at Corporate Job: Consistent paycheckHealthcare$100,000 base payLess pressureQuit Job, Real Estate Full Time: FulfillmentUnlimited earning potentialMake my own scheduleBe my own bossWork from anywhereFocus on building family empireWhen I stepped back and looked at what I was leaving behind, it was crystal clear, I needed to leave my comfort zone.

@Adam M.The cost for a real estate tax accountant will vary based on location, experience, education and other factors, just like any other professional.

You can't decide which one to choose based on the minimal information you provided.

Determine your maximum allowable offer (MAO) based on your investment criteria.

Some banks and lenders will calculate your Heloc payment based on the Max limit even if you only have a small portion used due to preventive risk. 

A potential challenge with a HELOCs is they are based on the current appraised value of your home, not the improved value, so you would need to make sure you have enough accessible equity.

I've been allocating based on sf used all direct and indirect costs. 

Some lenders work with 220+ lenders and can really understand which lenders are best for you based on your situation.