Quote from @Cosmo DePinto: When applying for a DSCR loan, can you base the rent off a section 8 tenant?

The fees and overall costs of these loans needs to be a key factor including what if the project goes over time . . . . you can be underwater in no time.Underestimating repair costs and overestimating ARVs based on Zestimates are the next stumbling block.There's money to be made but make sure numbers all work WITH contingencies defined and overages expected . . . remember, a project will always cost more and take longer than initially thought!

There are many HMLs that will finance new construction, but much of it is based on your experience, credit score, and the expected sale price.

So, we bought the property 2 years ago, based on the valuation of the property considering income from 6 units.The sale deeds (from 2018- 3 sales) I could get from the City and the property tax statements (2023,2024) show that the property is zoned as 411 (apartments).

The property is likely a little too expensive for me to qualify for with a conventional loan based on DTI.

Working with a private lender can indeed come with challenges, particularly regarding qualifications and funding structures.For your cosigner, they typically will need to be a member of your LLC and the private lender will want them to hold 51% - depending on lender of course.Compensating your cosigner fairly is based on what both parties believe is fair.

How are you paid and are those distributions underlying property performance based?   

I highly recommend investing in a property management software, such as Hospitable, for syncing your calendar, automating messaging, and scheduling cleans, as well as a dynamic pricing tool, such as PriceLabs, for optimizing your pricing based on market demand, local events, and seasonality. 

This is based on my own experience, but I think it's similar for most MF owners. 

DM me, and I’ll point you in the right direction based on your specific goals!