For investing, I'd always recommend house hacking to start off, as it's the most approachable strategy, and you also learn very quickly if you like owning rentals or not. 

Two reputable termite treatment companies have recommended that my townhouse and all the others in our row of 6 townhouses need to be fumigated together.The management company and the HOA board of directors have been aware of the termite infestation in numerous townhouses in the community for some months.

Hi Lakshmi, I recommend reaching out to the listing agent for the property or if you have an agent asking them. 

@Megan Mason recommend you watch some of the videos from @James Wise youtube channel on S8 evictions.We've been dealing with S8 tenants for over 20 years and they are NOT a cure-all for rent collection challenges.Since rents in Class A & B areas exceed S8 limits, most of your S8 rentals are going to be in Class C/D areas. 

But an equity position is not recommended unless they own the dirt or bring some other kind of value. 

Are there particular tools or resources you recommend for finding and analyzing comps accurately?

I'm not in that market but I would recommend finding off-market deals, targeting distressed properties, or focusing on smaller multifamily units in less competitive neighborhoods.

Not a strategy I'd recommend to anyone unless they have the discipline and the cash to pay it off before the interest becomes due. 

I would recommend DSCR for you, or to continue contacting some other banks.

Hi Olga,I have a few questions regarding your recommendations for Property Managers.