It is effective Aug. 1, 2024.This ordinance is referred to as the Source of Income Discrimination Ban Ordinance" - which is identified in File #231019 and amends sections of Chapter 38 (Civil Rights) and Chapter 34 (Health and Sanitation) in the Missouri Revised Statutes for the purpose of classifying source of income as a protected trait in regard to housing discrimination.Here are some key takeaways from the attached ordinance:This ordinance bans discrimination against tenants based solely on:Source of income from an occupation, including gig work or paying rent in cash Use of public programs like Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, disability checks, or social security Poor credit score Prior evictions and alleged damages older than 12 months (less than 12 months can be a basis for denial) Prior convictions or arrests (sexual and violent crimes are excepted, a landlord can still deny based on these convictions)The ordinance also requires the city to proactively scan for rental ads using discriminatory language like "no Section 8" or "no past evictions".Landlords who are found to be in violation of the ordinance with respect to source of income can be fined up to $1,000 per incident.

Your primary insurance policy with $300,000 in liability coverage should be sufficient in 99.999% of all lawsuits.5.

Your choice, but it is not reasonable to expect to pay lowest rent and living in above minimum maintained properties.  

As others have mentioned, 100K in some markets is doable but in most coastal, appreciation markets, it will not be sufficient to lend in a safe manner, i.e. with a large equity buffer to protect your principal investment.

A signed lease alone is no longer seen as sufficient evidence.This requirement applies when the rental income is needed to qualify for the new loan's debt-to-income ratio.

By using more leverage, negotiating like a boss, and keeping those priceless relationships strong, we can get the most out of our financing choices and open up new doors.

The seller would have to carry a very large second mortgage and this point will stop many deals in its tracks... but it's not impossible and it would definitely work if you can get the seller to agree to carry a large second.The other high LTV scenario would also involve a hard money lender and instead of cash we can cross collateralize with other real estate you own assuming there is sufficient equity in said holdings.The challenge in this scenario would be the cost of the hard money... it may be workable on the 140 units, assuming you are getting a good enough deal on place.

In other words, if you invest your cash in the property today and receive virtually no cashflow from it, will there be a sufficient return from just the expected appreciation over whatever investment horizon you have for this property?

The Baldwin Country area is growing extremely quickly, and eventually they will run out of room at the beach and the Eastern Shore and will have no choice but to expand north in that direction.

@Jonathan GreeneAgree 100%. be transparent and if good news great - bad news - still share it with investors - realize they are making life choices based on what they may be telling you as an example of someone has $100k investment and you fear it’s going to go to foreclosure - well maybe they would not spend $10k on that vacation or buy a new home knowing they are getting wiped outUnfortunately there is a group of guru syndicators who are great marketers / sales which some I have personally spoken with and they are so full of it and just like to hear their voice their ego gets in the way.