Make sure you understand exactly what they want to see and when, all through the build process.

If you want to understand 5-year outlook, I'd look for multifamily construction data in your area to understand what level of new units is and will be coming online in the near future. 

I understand that of course that would bring higher paying jobs but how does that drive the housing prices up.

Bob - I have five occupied padsplits under contract right now with Fernando Corona and have closed several with him this year.Normal DSCR brokers have issues getting this through underwriting - it's important to work with a broker / lender that fully understands how to get these to CTC.I'll PM you

My non-professional understanding is that those losses can only be used to offset income from that property.

The more you understand the local market, the more value you can bring to a mentor.Stay persistent and consistent.

.- If you're going after a seller finance deal I think once you understand what it will take to get to a finished state its simply a matter of aligning your needs as far as short term cashflow with the current rents/situation, with the net number the seller needs after the refinance.  

This strategy aligns well with the buy-and-hold model.Leverage Local Expertise: Partner with professionals like real estate agents familiar with rental markets and property managers who understand tenant needs.

Verifying last 2 years of rental history and income extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Make sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.The City of Detroit has 183 Neighborhoods we’ve analyzed.DM us if you’d like to discuss this logical approach in greater detail!

This setup alone feels like a solid foundation for financial freedom.Here’s my dilemma:While I understand that my mortgage interest rate is very low (2.8%) and there are tax benefits to carrying the debt, I’m wondering if it might make more sense to aggressively pay off the loan.