In terms of contractor certification, from my recollection, the mortgage company runs an assessment based on the contractors license number (ROC #), as well as a supplemental search which includes things like a BBB check on their business.

The commission income was a nice supplement in addition to the rental cash flow.Over the years I changed employers and still kept up investing efforts while acting as an agent too.We did a good job of not spending the extra income and simply reinvesting it.

Pros - you are your own boss/ shot caller, supplemental income, helping people find homes.

You said that ,not me .look we are all grown adults , If They can not meet their responsibilities in life why should i supplement their lifestyle ?

I found the pro version of Rentometer to be bang on in the Phoenix market, but now that they are looking for $30/month, I am looking for other more reasonable tools to supplement CL research.  

The idea of living in one side while renting out the other to supplement mortgage payments seemed like a no brainer.

Having a great contractor and access to off market deals, flipping seems logical to supplement my normal realtor business especially if it takes minimal time / energy.

The terms of mortgage financing are the following:Type of financing: F_H_A__________________________ Loan Amount:$_2_4_0_,_56_2_________________________________ Term in years: 30_____________________________ Maximum loan to value ratio:_9_6_.5_%________________________Final date for receipt of mortgage commitment, including the appraisal, if required by lender (the “Commitment Date”):(b) Buyer will make written application in a manner consistent with that provided for above within calendar days of the effective date of this Agreement, and shall use their best efforts and diligently pursue such financing and promptly file any supplemental information, papers and/or other material that may be requested or required from time to time by the lender.

We’re experimenting with this as a way to supplement income on some of our upscale airbnbs.

This helps when vetting properties and making sure you can hit your ARV goals.Additionally, you can supplement your income in the REI field if you run stagnant on properties.Often times though, you get the most experience in investing by simply just investing.