I also allowed the fear of others to take me away from my long term goals.

My wife and I are a team in our business too.

Quote from @Laura Kreinbring: This tenant I allowed to start a lease with last June is someone I want to give a notice to.

.🔹 Example in Action:Rental income: $9,000PITI: $9,500 → DSCR <1 (not qualifying)Using $63,000 in assets → Adds $1,045 in incomeNew DSCR >1 → Higher LTV (80% instead of 75%)🔹 Why This Matters:✅ Helps investors qualify for better financing✅ Increases borrowing power and flexibility✅ Allows you to scale your portfolio fasterUnderstanding financing tools like this can be a game-changer for investors looking to maximize opportunities.

I’m allowed to help someone out if I want to do so. 

It does sound odd to me that there are no inspections allowed.

The challenge is the that you need to have a plan for the property that will allow you to improve rent collection, lower expenses or build the equity.

DSCR allows cash out up to 80% LTV and you can close in an LLC or quit claim it later to change the vesting to an LLC.  

But then, something incredible happened—his business started thriving.With fewer daily distractions, Michael had time to find new investment deals, build relationships with private lenders, and even take a vacation.His portfolio doubled in size within two years.And for the first time in a decade, he wasn’t stressed.The Lesson: Let Go to GrowMichael realized the secret of successful investors: You don’t build wealth by working harder—you build wealth by working smarter.By letting go, he gained more than just free time—he gained a scalable, sustainable business that could grow without burning him out.Are You Like Michael?

Yes, this is "tough love", but you won't survive in this business if you let it affect you:)