Do either you or your spouse qualify for REPS?

That is the max loan to value where you can get the best rate available which will still give you 135k~ in cash for the next project, but leaving you with healthy cash flow on the property with the cheapest cost of interest you qualify for. 

A spreadsheet has its place in your daily operations and tracking efforts, but I highly recommend starting with a software like QuickBooks Online to track your expenses in a more formalized manner.

My wife and I are still in the 'learning phase' as real estate investors, but we know for sure that in the next year (a) we will be converting our primary residence in to a rental, and (b) buying another house that will be our primary residence for 1-2 years so that we can qualify for an owner occupied mortgage.

I dont do MLS listings so it helps me sort out the best qualified leads to send letters to.

Recommend consulting with a qualified plumber to maintain the service lateral and repair as necessary."   

Unless you have other sources of income, its going to be difficult to qualify for a HELOC.   

You set your screening standards at a level where they will most likely not qualify, as a example setting a high credit score requirement will eliminate many on disability.You keep taking applications until you find the highest qualified applicant.

Yes, you can file jointly if you or your spouse qualify as a Real Estate Professional (RE Pro) and share the benefits.To qualify as an RE Pro you must:1.

Some investors want to know the sequence of questions to ask a prospect   I’ll never ask their name or house address until they qualify themselves as a prospect at the minimum amount of 85% of as is value. this is the first half of the qualifying script 1.