All of the tools that you use to try to figure out if a potential tenant will be a "good" tenant revolves around trying to answer those 3 questions.

Let's use that as an example. 20% down is $43,000 plus lender loan origination fees, closing costs etc is going to push you over $50,000 cash out of pocket.

It was recently purchased in December 2024, which aligns with the timing she mentioned on the phone.However, despite all the communication being professional, I’ve had trouble finding additional information about their business online.I’m wondering if I’m being overly cautious, but I want to make sure everything is legitimate and avoid any potential scams.

I can lend up to 100% of the purchase price and 100% of the rehab costs for experienced investors on 1-4 unit properties.

Do you feel like it has enhanced the productivity of your assistants to a magnitude that's worth the cost?

This also gives me solid staying power when maintenance costs arise. 

If I had the business headquartered at some commercial or industrial space, I could deduct the entire cost of the space. 

Most of the high cost repairs have been done in the last 2 years such as roof, siding, gutters.

Once it's rented, use that rental income to help offset your DTI, which may help you qualify for the second property sooner.Partner with Investors: Team up with someone to split costs and lower your personal DTI impact.

When a PM does charge a markup, he's usually getting a discount on the service to keep the cost stable.