But what you make and what the IRS thinks you make can be two very different numbers. 

This influx is limiting rent growth nationwide, particularly in the Sun Belt, where oversupply has led to rent declines.Nationwide, vacancy rates edged down to 7.8% as move-ins outpaced move-outs.

But many people need to consider if they are financially ready for it or not.

Like you, when I'm working with clients I highlight the key advantages of the conventional rehab loans (Fannie Mae's Homestyle and Freddie Mac's CHOICERenovation) are:- They can be used for investment properties- You can include luxury items- They have a higher limit – $806,500 in most places.Jeff

It may feel cumbersome, but their diligence reflects the level of security and service you can expect once onboarded.

Agents don’t make it in the investor sector there are few but not all are investor minded. 

There are definitely some hiccups with it being a small company, but I do have to say that their response time on tickets is really fast.  

Oh, but you say what about daycare?

But he has clear advantage of getting much larger deposit (landlord in most jurisdictions is limited to collecting 1.5 or 2 months' rent payment, which he must place in an escrow vs. $8000-$10000 Scott can collect and use for any purpose the next day). 

It was on the more limited side in general (for a few days' worth).