Bankers will be asking for proof of this filing as you get loans in the future.https://fincen.gov/boi  It's not optional, It was deemed unconstitutional across a few court cases from TX and AZ, making it a national mess and confusing for everyone.

I have a potential private lender, but I need to determine if this is a viable investment opportunity and explore the best financing options

When I need something done fast, I can count on them to squeeze me in.Keep in mind that if you need the cheapest option for your deal to pencil, you probably should not be buying that deal. 

If they fail to handle it, I will do it and charge them for my time.Another change I made was to add a no-deposit option to all my residential rentals.

After buying this house, I partnered with others to invest in a duplex in the Wichita area.At the moment, I’m living in Tennessee, and I’m weighing two options: either selling my house and using the proceeds to buy a duplex in Overland Park or Wichita with my partners, or keeping the house for another 3 years, transferring it to our LLC, and renting out the entire property to maximize its rental potential ( $1400-$1600 ) I currently owe $200k on the property with a 6.5% interest rate, and my monthly payment is between ($1,700-$1800).

Hey Marc - I understand not wanting to pay for plumbing work, but fixing the issue by getting a plumber might be the best option.

I have a potential private lender, but I need to determine if this is a viable investment opportunity and explore the best financing options 

Just be sure it’s documented and consistently applied to avoid any Fair Housing pitfalls.Another option is to stick with strictly quantifiable criteria—credit score, income ratio, etc.

Then, you would need to sign out of Invelo and sign back in using the BiggerPockets sign in option on the sign in screen.Let me know if you'd like to schedule a walk through in the platform, and I can show you the full functionality.

Your opportunity is also what's difficult, having virtually unlimited options :)