DSCR lenders generally let you vest either individually or as an LLC.

., how does each individual property contribute to your goal of retiring early?

I am submitting a claim against the individual but should I be worried about retaliation?

My property management has been good about day-to-day items like appliances and turn overs, but poor at comprehensive solve like exterior leaks and only one individual has been good at communicating with tenants.  

Erm, so Engelo is basically portraying he is willing to turn down more business than we take on to insure we avoid the drama that comes with doing business with individuals that aren't aligned. 

If you plan to live in the property, you may have a better (IMO) option of using section 121 to avoid cap gains taxes up to $250k filing as an individual, $500k as a married couple.

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There's several cities not discussed on here that I am investing in and I see other large individuals invest in that do not fit the cash flow $500/mo in the philosophy, but I'd take over almost any area that's producing legit cash flow.

The SALT limitation only applies to personal property (and/or individual income tax) as it's limited to Schedule A.

Excess business losses are capped for single individuals at $250,000 and for married individuals at $500,000, with any surplus being suspended and carried forward.