She found a house, i paid the usual fees (pet deposit, security deposit, first month rent.)

I understand each city/county may have their own permitting requirements, fees, regulations, etc. but I'm wondering how people are making any return on their investment if it maxes out at 90 day rental.

Usually, our cash buyers pay more either way since they do not have to pay lender fees. 

You could deduct advertising fees. 

For the most part, though, lenders are generally not hidden.  

Here's a high level average cash flow calc for a few different property types based on what I'm seeing.Apartment/Condo (2/3 BR, 1/2 Bath):Purchase Price: $350k Mortgage Payment: $1550/monthProperty Taxes: ~$1600/yr or $134/monthMaintenance Fee: $700/monthProperty Insurance: $125/monthUtilities: $300/monthAssume no maintenance/capex reserve since Condo. $140/month vacancy reserve (5%)Rental Income: $2800/monthCash Flow: -$134/moTownhouse:Note: Looking at low price units on the market for < 7 days to possibly get more value / minimize mortgage paymentsPurchase Price: $450kMortgage Payment: $2150/monthProperty Taxes: $1900/yr or $159/moUtilities: $300/monthProperty Insurance: $125/monthMaintenance (5% rent) + Capex + Vacancy (5% rent) Reserve: $500/moRental Income: $3000/monthCash Flow: -$232.64Detached Home - Single UnitPurchase Price: $600kMortgage Payment: $3193Even if I can get $3300-3400/month for a 3-4BR home purchased at $600k, maintenance and reserves will cause it to be negative cash flowDetached Home - Two UnitsPurchase Price: $700kMortgage Payment: $3831Property Taxes: $3500/yr or $292/moUtilities: $300Property Insurance: $125/moMaintenance (5% rent) + Capex + Vacancy (5% rent) Reserve: $860/moCash Flow: -$608.57Are any of my numbers way off?

DSCR loans are loans issued by private lenders with proprietary and differentiated rules and guidelines and are typically included in “non-QM” securitizations.The advantage of conventional refinance loans is that they typically have the lowest interest rates and fees.

should it be interest only3. what fees should i charge4. if i am using a loan servicing company how do i factor in the fees?

Be aware that if you have a 401(k) or IRA, your fees are hidden and you are paying a lot more than you think for those fees.

Interested in learning how that worked out as getting ready to purchase my first in the Smokies and with the Property Management fee, the cash flow looks to be upside down and the rates that they are also charging are lower than I would have thought in looking at the actual rental data