Hi Rick, First of all- congrats on diving in and your BRRRR deal going well! 

We have some cabins that are in the same shape as yours for March; this is an average of all of our properties.

Stessa had this all done by default. 

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It all depends on the property you are considering.

There are a few illegal ways but that is the wrong way to get into this business.I have heard all the arguments about how the mortgage company doesn't care who writes the check as long as they receive it.

i tell them all the time to find a good W2 job you like and you plan on staying with a long time. 

We work with a lot of OOS investors and showings, inspections, and lending can all be done remote very easily. 

This is generally correct, DSCR loans do not look at all at your personal income.