This approach allowed me to secure the property quickly and provided the flexibility needed to cover the costs of resolving development issues and initiating plans for the duplex construction.

This approach allowed me to secure the property quickly and provided the flexibility needed to cover the costs of resolving development issues and initiating plans for the duplex construction.

I would always factor in PM even if you plan to manage yourself.You can still ask for a copy of the m2m lease to verify rental amount and what might be covered in that.

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

I know, it's a long shot, since typically appraisal contingency only covers a situation where the appraisal is lower than the sale price. 

Again, 99% of lawsuits are probably settled outside of court and covered by insurance.

I've posted it before, but here's the comparison chart cover 15 different STR PMS solutions I built out to decide on the PMS Formerly Known as YourPorter (now Guesty for Hosts).

My wife and are implementing this "Nomad Strategy" and are about to start looking for our 3rd property here in Colorado Springs.The major issue right now is interest rates, and the fact that if you only put down a 5% DP and borrow the other 95% at a 6.5% - 7% rate you will not even come close to covering your mortgage with the rent when you move out next year.So, we found a VA assumable loan (FHA loans are also assumable) with a 3% rate and a seller who had an overpriced listing because he was pricing to break-even after paying off his debt and closing costs for selling the home. 

Holding onto it is a smart decision, and you're entering property investing in a solid position.To get started, focus on ensuring that the rental income will cover your mortgage, taxes, insurance, and any maintenance costs, leaving room for profit.

That covered not only the liability from my property to me but also the liability from me to the properties.The umbrella insurers want to be insurance of last resort so will have you beef up liability on your rent properties.