", but I am unsure if that only applies if we were to stay in the unit for less then 24 months.We would ideally like to live in the unit for 24 months, do some improvements and re-rent the unit at market rates, but Im not entirely sure what the rules are here.

I'm just very straight forward and I deal with mostly men in regards to subcontracting and really don't see any reason for me to separate myself from them.

I am familiar with Dublin and Grove City, but would love to learn of other area.I would say a blend- Cash flow is key and ideally would like a property to appreciate to some degree.

It's helpful to work with a mortgage broker that has experience working with DSCR loans and ideally specializes in working with investors.

Those are not my ideal clients.Between working with individual high net worth investors buying STNL and MTNL and my own investments I can be selective and make 7 to 8 figures a year in commercial.

The HOA also needs a reserve study that would spell out what the ideal amount should go into reserves.

When people say I am going to do the renovations myself, they usually mean doing everything without proper permits and then they get screwed when they go to sell.If you can find a house hack where the side you will live in needs cosmetic, direct replacement (no permits) work, that would be ideal because you can do both by living in and soft-flipping your side while getting income on the other.

The type of home that we've looked into is a condo (I am not a fan of HOA dues), apartment, new construction (ideal, but will this have equity in it later on?)

I have no ideal how NC works or their due diligence fee works.

Knocking out your first deal with all cash is ideal for saving on financing twice - the rehab loan and the 30-year fixed DSCR refinance.