Don't limit yourself to the San Antonio area, you may not find one! 

Why ask: If you’re not going to be a full-time investor or professional, it’s important to ensure that the mentor works with people who have similar schedules and limitations.11.

Being a remote location might already limit client base.

I think the charge is fairly nominal from what I have seen.

Most institutions have a 70% limit. 

I know lots of installers don't do it, and I personally prefer the unimpeded look, but anything installed outside of the requirements of the material is probably going to be limited, i.e. the insurance company is not going to pay you because the material was not installed according to flooring requirements. 

If you have a credit card with a high limit or a line of credit on the existing duplex that might give you some wiggle room.

Lock-out, should they continue to not come even, would be typically less than 14-days.Unless the tenant comes even with the rent (which would result in dismissal of the non-payment of the case), there is generally limited defense to this process.

So, if your current rent roll is still on the lower side, it could limit the amount you can borrow right now.However, if you have even a partial track record showing improvements.. say a few of the units are already updated and attracting higher rents.. a lender might take that into consideration when underwriting.

Under the PAL limitation, only passive losses can offset passive income.