The guru your son is learning this technique from is likely not telling your son that the deal will almost certainly encourage your son to get an "off-market" deal from a "wholesaler" who is unlikely to properly disclose the details of the property or encourage an inspection. 

Well, we are getting into the cold months and without going into too much detail, it's become extremely scary to talk with them and try and amicably handle requests.

Here's a bit more in detail about how rates are calculated for DSCR loans:1.

What about a duplex in Sav like this: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1514-Augus...?

I wasn’t trying to be long winded, with too much detail, in my initial post but I actually did this method on a fix and flip.

@Brian Eastman , @George Blower , and @Dmitriy Fomichenko are all experts in the SDIRA/Solo 401k arena and, I'm sure, will be happy to give you more details.

Avoiding the occupants from squatting is best addressed with background checks, employment verifications, and references before signing the lease.

@Gash Nookala,Renting can indeed be slower in winter, but here are some tips to boost interest:Enhance Listing: Ensure your listing has detailed descriptions and high-quality photos—consider professional photography if needed.Competitive Pricing: Double-check local comps; even a slight price adjustment or incentives (like a reduced deposit) could attract more interest.Broaden Marketing: Beyond Zillow, Hemlane, and MLS, use social media, community boards, and local business connections to reach a wider audience.Flexible Lease Terms: Offering shorter or month-to-month leases might appeal to tenants during this slower season.Local Property Manager: A local pro can tap into their network and help fill the vacancy faster.These steps should help you find a tenant despite the seasonal slowdown.

One of the biggest challenges of investing in Rustbelt cities is knowing where to invest and properly understanding the cooresponding pros & cons.Here's copy & paste advice we share to help to address this challenge:-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a Class A property in Class D area, what quality of tenant will you get?

The key is a great contractor and a clear, detailed, well-thought-out scope of work.