For example, you might choose to take a blanket mortgage covering all properties, BUT perhaps the market softens and later you wish to sell a property.

Just make sure the bed/bath count is correct as it can affect the income drastically 

I think your biggest issue with any "work-arounds" is going to be your legal liability and holding the proper insurance in case something goes wrong, which I'm going to assume you'd need to be properly licensed in order to be properly covered by insurance.

It is zoned single family but since the previous owner is using it as a rooming house a few things look different that I am worried about the appraiser not passing:Outside doors for each room with locks.The only common area is the kitchen, no dining room, living room, etc.The rooms consist of 5 bedrooms, 1 kitchen, and 2 bathrooms.Each room has a bed and a small drawer which I am thinking of diassembling before the appraiser comes.Would I have a problem with this?

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

I actually like them because the homeowners' association (HOA) usually covers most of the insurance, and there is very little maintenance required.

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Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance isn’t legally required but is essential to cover claims of professional negligence.In Maryland, the requirements are similar.

From there I accepted and negotiated to have the seller cover the cost of replacing the roof.

For those who’ve used it, what strategies or sources have worked best for you when covering the difference between your loan and the total project cost?