Originally posted by @Jim Shonts:@Brian Chen I use rentometer and rentrange nearly every day.

Lenders may count eligible assets as additional qualifying income by dividing eligible assets by 60.🔹 Example in Action:Rental income: $9,000PITI: $9,500 → DSCR <1 (not qualifying)Using $63,000 in assets → Adds $1,045 in incomeNew DSCR >1 → Higher LTV (80% instead of 75%)🔹 Why This Matters:✅ Helps investors qualify for better financing✅ Increases borrowing power and flexibility✅ Allows you to scale your portfolio fasterUnderstanding financing tools like this can be a game-changer for investors looking to maximize opportunities.

@Drake BackmanBigger Pockets is a great place to find a tax strategist specializing in real estate taxation.A good real estate tax strategist can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding a tax  strategist specializing in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.Consider working with your tax strategist remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a tax strategist willing to work with you throughout the year.

I did the right thing by asking for the security deposit and first month of rent before handing the keys.For the next two months, she has been a nightmare.

I understand if you're not interested in HMLs, but what do you mean by them not being "in line with my strategy"?

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Focus on LocationChicago’s rental market varies widely by neighborhood.

If you have a landlord policy, that's an easy way to get flagged by your lender.

Usually a post like this or even remotely similar to this is posted by a newbie or someone that has a coaching program for sale. 

I could tell by the list price and look of the property whether it was going to go pending, or languish.