My husband is soon to separate from the Air Force and we are planning to create a lifestyle where we could work remote from anywhere.

Quote from @Laura Higgs: Hi all!

This experienent has no "memory".

Why do most lenders shy away from property type: manufactured, during refinancing into DSCR? 

Thanks Meghan, this would be my first purchase so looking to start with a smaller sq ft facility, around 50k.

Quote from @Tyler Garza: Deal :Duplex Home2 beds / unit2 baths / unit3,000 sqftAsking 300k60k downEst rent/yr - 31,2005% Vacancy20% Op ExpenseMortgage 240k assuming 7%Results: CF - 6,600Cocr - 11%Cap - 8%Looking at this for a buy and hold and trying to determine if I am analyzing this right For the best rates, to get near the 7% on a 2-4 family you are going to need to put down 25% instead of 20%. 

I got red tagged for using an handyman and not a licensed repairman when I started doing some renovations in Florida, and learned that each municipality has its own rules of engagement, ordinances, building inspector and so forth.

This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.

This is a very long discussion and would need to ask a number of questions - we work with investors from many different countries. 

This market is already difficult.