Now, not to mention the interest rate on margin is always a lot more than a mortgage rate.

Common deductible expenses include mortgage interest, property management fees, repairs, and even travel expenses related to property management.

I'm trying to analyze my first property and not sure how to set it up to run the number using the calculator tools here. 2 of the units are successful Airbnb short term rentals, and the other two units are month to month rentals to existing tenants.

A good mix of LTR'S is a very good idea so that all your eggs aren't in the STR basket.I like tourist destinations where STR'S are heavily ingrained and almost impossible to ban or regulate out of existence.

Quote from @HMS Realty Home Mortgage Solutions: Have you thought about starting out with the first investment of buying your own home? 

I started my career as a commercial banker a long time ago, but have been an independent mortgage broker for nearly a decade.

His name is Dalton Godson with Nexa Mortgage and we're using a UWM product.If you’ve found a lender willing to work with smaller loan amounts, what were their requirements and rates like?

We'll also help determine the ARV without an appraisal.I'm an investor and also a licensed mortgage broker. 

They originally wanted 360k, but the mortgage would have the property running negative for the foreseeable future until all renovations are done, which I won't do. 

Adjustable rate mortgage, 10% down.