Sure, we can say we have a 98% rent collection rate or that most tenant placements average 27 days etc etc but notice the "most" or "average".

I really want to have them sign a contract that I can drop in the scope, schedule and proposed fees to provide some protection for me.

Closing CostsMake sure you also budget for closing costs, which are a collection of fees and payments made to the various parties involved in your transaction.

New inventory and relisting rates have actually declined month over month which is allowing to pricing to remain elevated.

Condos are less expensive to buy, but you have condo fees and special assessments and condo rules.

We already paid them a pretty sizeable entry fee ($30k) to cover some of their equity and debt in another project.

This money gets added onto the back of the loan kind of like a VA funding fee does. 

Nightly rates and estimated revenue based on all the other units in the area?

Here are some practical steps and strategies to consider:## Single Family and Small Multifamily HomesWhen looking at single-family and small multifamily homes in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, make sure to analyze the local market trends, rental yields, and property appreciation rates.

Also, this would only remove the mortgage debt itself from your DTI if it was to work; you would still be hit with a liability for the annual taxes, insurance, and HOA fees (but also receive the benefit of the rental income).