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Each of them focused on different market(s), varying neighborhood demographics, and with slightly different investment philosophies.Without getting into a lengthy step-by-step explanation, my suggestion to help point you in the right direction is to focus on markets with a stable housing market, and a growing (or stable) local economy.Once you've identified the best market for you and your investment goals, then select neighborhood and property combinations that make the most sense.

Many of the 'explanations' that some LO's and Lenders give is simply, B.S..

Geographical Location:3.

Completely undamaged and no explanation.

I believe IREM sells a book that breaks down typical expenses for multi units based on size and geographic area.

SOunds to me like they just want to take the short cut for them and not have to use letters of explanation for what was done.....I don't ssee this not being done, IMO.

Marie Poe - on the disposition of the unit: I'm looking to exit the geographical market where the unit is (will take 5-15 years to liquidate them all), so I'm looking at rebuilding the least.

I want to be an active contributor to the communities where I invest but setting up a nonprofit would remove some degree of geographic flexibility for me.

If you're had these properties for a while, the lender may want to see your tax returns and will use the actuals rather than the 75% estimate.The explanation from another recent thread was that if your actual or estimated rental income is positive, it adds to your income.