The panic of all this only highlights how many VERY novice players we have in this industry, and that is the real fearful item. 

Customers with good credit end up paying more when they use a "Broker" or Lender who are simply the "middle men".The other thing is there are new programs that only require 15% down for 2-4 units and almost all lenders and brokers require 20% to 25% or more for 2-4 unit multifamily investment purchases.

Also, I think it will be difficult to not have the buyers try to turn me into a custom home builder if they're securing the loan.

I work with mobile home dealerships and many of their customers end upgrading to new homes while selling their used homes.

When I was working for banks and did financial planning for customers, we used 3.1% as an assumption.

Steve Ellis is absolutely incredible, his customer service is hands down best in class.

@Ryan RuncheyAside from DIY approach and the outsourcing approach, there is a middle way, and it may be just be the golden path for many newer investors.There are companies that will set up your account, customize it according to your needs, train you on how to maintain your own books, and help with support or troubleshooting when problems arise. 

I would say that overall it has been a great experience and the OCF’s intentions are in the right place.There are some discrepancies along the way that I feel we have to highlight.

Years.Now there are a few things you can do as a customer to be smart....1) make sure that the proposal and SOW are very detailed and nothing is left out.

This combination of affordability, economic stability, and location makes Parma compelling in my research.Taking a deeper dive into the rental market here, I thought this could be a unique investment opportunity because despite a seemingly low occupancy rate of 23.90%, the rising rental rates highlight a robust demand for single-family homes (SFH), presenting a lucrative avenue for investors like us.