@Loren Souers I'd have to run the specific scenarios with the rates and fees, but if you're OK with paying the higher closing costs, the Mortgage 1 deal looks good, particularly if you focus on CoC returns.

The value of your SDIRA may be too low, but I'd recommend Gary Mobbs at South Star Bank in Gonzales, TX.

I'd also add to that that you are paying a 20% withholding tax on gross rental income. 

I'd start and scale in one market first before moving on.

I'd like to speak to the it's the owner not the dog, it's a bit like the gun control issue.

From experience, I’d recommend getting pre-approved, improving your debt-to-income ratio if needed, and researching local assistance programs.

The current owner has had the property for 7 years and has been renting it out without issues.If I buy the property, I'd want to get the property up to code, so I'd work to retroactively permit the work.

For background, I'm partnered with an architect and interior designer, but I'd have to find most of the subs as I don't have any formal connections (at least in the area I'd like to build).

I'd be surprised if the complex doesn't have individually metered units so you may be able to eliminate the utility expenses unless those are for common areas like walk ways, parking lot or laundry.

My goal is to find off-market opportunities and present quality leads that fit the needs of active investors.Since I’m working remotely, I’d love to hear from experienced investors:What makes a remote bird-dogging service most valuable to you?