If I tried to base my renewal on expenses only I would increase above market rents and probably lose my current residents because of that. 

For individuals that qualify for this, they can use their rental property losses to offset their active income.

This can be a viable option for those who might not qualify for traditional financing methods.

You can always start off in real estate by acquiring a property as a primary residence.

Hi, just to clarify on the trans union report, the "resident score" is their credit score?

Looking to sell my primary residence soon and will have approx. $150k in equity after closing costs, etc.

We have newbies and very seasoned investors in the group and the sole purpose is to help people with their properties, whether that is sourcing & qualifying markets, set up, trouble shooting or building a network of go-to resources.

I don't have exact floor plans, so I'm not sure if it would qualify for the 51% apartment sq. ft. necessary for a mixed use dscr loan. 

If you have any questions regarding the real estate purchase (negotiation) process, the loans you might be qualified for (low downpayment or low interest rate options), or the insurance you may need for the purchase I can answer any of your questions.

Typically financing for rentals for non-residents is pretty tough and limited and expensive.