While GRM is a good metric to give you an idea of your internal value, these properties don't trade based on it. 

In saying that some have in house maintenance and they show you invoice of their own maintenance arm, you have an INV but its internal and you can vet it.I think that once you have a large portfolio, with say 25 units or more you can create your own website with maintenance request sections.Then you can track the requests and at least know that they are real straight from the tenants.

When I asked if that was an IRS requirement or internal policy they said IRS.

Hello Everyone,I have a proposal from a very good friend in Europe for a real estate deal. I'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback. There is a lot of 2 apartments available for purchase. Appraisal: One at 320k and...

If your CPA is suggesting such a thing, then I would check to see if he has a criminal record because if they don't have one now, they likely will soon with advice like that.Third - even if you were going to rent this future house out, an LLC does nothing for you tax wise. 

Our internal overlays won't allow us to go below 620 FICO.

Hi BP members,Do you consider someone has criminal recorsd 10 years ago?

Do you know how to look up applicant's criminal history in your area? 

The group is heavy on people getting into MF and even international REI.  

Income 3 times rent, no eviction (ever), no major criminal background, good rental history and references, decent credit etc etc.