I'm in a unique situation where my DTI ratio is preventing me from buying a house at even half the monthly payment I've been paying in rent for years (I actually pay early every month).

Never limit yourself as to how you're gonna get paid.99.99% of the time, I've come out ahead because I've taken the extra step to accommodate my customer.Here's one for you all...."

(I half joke)It appears each home has its own 1000gl septic tank and leach field.

The only problem is, they seem to be very lazy and inconsistent (just irresponsible all around) - in the past when I've had to send them warnings (short of an actual 3-day notice), they do mitigate the most important issues but only half-assed and temporarily. 

After half a lifetime of working and saving and investing in index funds while renting, im ready to make the jump into a new asset class.Looking to owner-occupy a multifamily in the city of philadelphia and hopefully pass a portfolio on to my kids someday.open to any and all advice!

One thing that male flippers sometimes overlook is making it not just a house, but a home and giving it that extra touch that makes people want to live there.

I have never had any tenant object to paying an extra $35 per month to have the softener, that is about what they cost to rent from softener companies.

Also seller might need some extra days to move out.Details, the house has been on the market for over 170 days, fell twice already, the seller prefers a cash buyer, how to negotiate with this type of agent?

I only own 2 duplexes, live in half of my second once. 

He would pay rent usually half around 15th and then the other half around 25th-30th of every month, so he was always a month behind.