Having supported several investor acquisitions of small balance multi family recently and originating mortgages for the better part of two decades here are some quick pointers and considerations for investors: - Residential loans are considered multi family properties of 1-4 units.

But it's difficult and time consuming, and despite David Greene's book, I do think it's difficult for a brand new investor to BRRRR in Ohio or Alabama from California =)

I'd suggest he clear his cookies and re-login and if that doesn't work, to just email support@biggerpockets.com

In fact, we have a flip coming to market soon and we really needed stronger comps to support the price point we're going to be pushing.

In the lease, obligate the tenant to conduct a move-in inspection within a certain timeframe after move-in and to provide you with a move-in inspection report with supporting documents or photos. 7.

Comps may seem to support a certain rent or price, (high or low) but it may be pulling data from an adjacent neighborhood that's much different.Plenty to choose from here - good cash flows in the lower priced properties, but an awareness that it comes with less appreciation and rent growth potential.

So going in person would be too expensive and time-consuming. 

But if you plan to scale up, aren't you talking about $1mm to $2mm upfront cash to support your deals, prior to lenders? 

My understanding is that the government passed some reforms making the market more insurance friendly at the end of 2022 which overtime is suppose to support the market. 

Once you see that a company offers such a guarantee, check the Better Business Bureau to see whether consumers complain that the company hasn’t followed through on that promise.Expectations should vary based on the duration of the programs as well.