That makes me wonder if those lenders will lend more on the places vs regular lenders.

Just be the absolute best host you can be for the first year -- communicate clearly and quickly, make sure cleaning is top-notch, make sure all amenities work (hot tub is hot, TV remotes have batteries, etc. etc.)

I'm renovating a studio apartment with limited space. Any input on the appliances noted above would be appreciated. I didn't list ventless dryers as I haven't read very many good things about them. I used to have one ...

Househacking is different from regular REI because you will need to live in the home.

I spoke to several of the insurance agents we use here in the Disney area and they have all said that policies are regularly being written and by all they hear, will continue to do so. 

Then you get a servicing company involved to service both loans to make sure they get paid.The buyer in a wrap mortgage is just as protected as a buyer in a regular mortgage.

Someone called me today (probably his wife) and said Preston has been trying so hard to clean up his image and was upset by this post.

Have them clean up, Paint, and learn. 

It just shows up on your schedule e like a regular property.Other benefits are: limited liability/asset protection, reasonable minimum investment ($100k usually).Note that these do have risks just like any real estate and they are only available to accredited investors.

When I looked at the house they kept it very clean.