Hello  , One of our tenants just requested to fill in landlord paperwork for the Rental assistance program.

If it truly is just the paint and carpet and outdated but functioning bathroom and kitchen, a conventional mortgage should work as long as it appraises at the right amount, right?

This criteria is for 1-4 and 5-8 unit programs.

Hey Andy - If you use the search function and query arbitrage you will see dozens if not hundreds of posts on this. 

I was browsing through San Bernardino State University's Real Estate Degree Program and noticed that some subjects align with those I've studied here in the Philippines.

Have you checked with your lender to see if you qualify for any mass housing or DPA programs?

Like all  resort areas there are peaks and valleys make sure your property manager has in depth experience and can show you there program to keep your rental occupied.  

There are DSCR programs available for upto 80% cashout .

Even if you did hold the golden key to success what would cause you to want to create your own competition unless you was trying to sell some program, mentorship, or some other benefit from doing so?

I see two ways of attacking this: - Paid mentorship/training- Teach myself (YouTube videos, Reading, Trail by Fire basically) I am leaning towards the paid option because I do have the capital to pay for a program.