This way, they could generate revenue through service fees and then they were also hedged against interest rate fluctuations.  

It is my understanding that if you go 5 units or more you will need a Comercial loan and Comercial loans look at the property value and the revenue it generates and not so much credit score or DTI...so look for properties that are 5 units or more.Or do BRRR (Buy, rent, rehab, refinance) using a private loan (mom and dad or invester) or hard money loan.I hope this helps a bit.Good luck!

What it will mean is more revenue for Ottawa.      

Each city is seeing a fall in revenue from the taxes from hotels so they are doing everything they can to get that money back.

When we are underwriting an acquisition, I might glance at the market CAP just as a stick-in-the-ground reference, but will base our offer on the performance of the business and the quality of the revenue streams.  

I am looking to buy my first investment property and for this area (Surrounding DC area and Northern Virginia) the only thing I can afford is a 2bed/1ba condo or smaller. I am having issues estimating how much to put ...

My attitude is that I should get some extra revenue for the hassle but not exorbitant.You said you'd waive the fees with proof, so honor that.  

I still think 3% sounds steep.Pedro,I agree 3% of revenue is steep, but hadn't found a single (one) service that handled the things I wanted. 

My plan is to live in the secondary suite and rent out the main living space to get more revenue.  

@Joseph SkatesI'm not sure I clearly understand your question.If your business is collecting waste then you will most likely have a couple of possible revenue streams: a dumping fee you may/may not charge to folks who bring the waste two you;scrap fees you may collect on sale of the various component elements you extract from the electronics.Depending on where you are, there may be a provincial program which will supplement one of those revenue streams (kid of like the tyre levies charges my many/most provinces).