You can use that income to reduce your DTI and be able to qualify for a higher mortgage, if necessary.  

This question has come up a few times with prospective clients recently, so I thought I'd shed some light on it.Generally, being an employee in a real estate business does not automatically qualify you for REPS unless you own at least 5% of the employer.

There are many ways to skin this cat.I require 50% at the time of booking.

@Matthew Kauk I think the question you are asking is how can I qualify to offset non-passive income (e.g.

Again, other might feel differently here.b) Skin in the game: as a conservative investor, I understand that the dirty secret of industries that the waterfall compensation is in the line with me and incentivizes sponsors to take more risk.

Anyone who aspires to be a wholesaler and reads this forum, grow a thick skin.

Consider if it will truly benefit your tax position, liability protection, or asset management, or if it will just add unnecessary paperwork.If you’re in a state like California, keep in mind that you’ll have to pay $800 annually to the Franchise Tax Board, file a periodic Statement of Information (SOI), and submit a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report.It’s a good idea to consult a real estate attorney to ensure you’re making the best decision for your specific needs.

There's investors on these boards who been doing it for 20 years and they don't have 167 doors.Look, I've seen a lot of the behind the scenes of brokering, originating, and coordinating of loans and projects.If you want a cash flow heavy portfolio this is your strategy:As far as SFH - the only holds are the higher value houses in desirable STR areas. 

2) Am I right in understanding that you can qualify a project by setting aside 20% of the units to be rented to people earning less than 50% of the AMI? 

A C2 is not the same as a C2 across the board.