You need to have it fully stocked so people can cook while they are there and I tell you it is very important.You need to setup regular services for the hard systems like furnace, AC etc to keep them in top condition.

I am asking because that is a science and often inhabited by regulars who know how to bid you up on the duds if you haven't done it.One tip I would give you before you go into Indiana would be to really take a hard look at your 7 units and 10 doors and see if there are any underperformers in the bunch.

The Top 100 is updated regularly and offers some valuable insight.Purchasing outside of the US comes with many obstacles as many US based lenders will not lend outside of the US or it's territories. 

Hello Michelle, In order to qualify for a Heloc you will need to qualify just like you would when applying for a regular conventional loan.

A good HI will go over your house with a fine-toothed comb.If you can find an Ex (or Retired) HI that is also Certified, that would be even better, since they will understand the structure/electrical/plumbing systems in more detail than a regular HI...

In ID I dont believe there is any high balance FHA limits that I know of (Coeur D'Alene, ID).Then again I dont think you need high balance limits anyway as the regular limits of FHA 4 unit property are well in excess of 1.4M and Im pretty sure the fourplexes in CDA arent that high unless you've found a unique Specimen of a fourplex house hack strategy.

.… What is the story with the blue body paint We did a commercial on HoltonWiseTV where I was a genie.

A good excuse for regularly inspecting your property is to tell the tenant you are coming by to change the furnace filter.4.

There are DSCR products for those scenarios, but they generally price worse than regular DSCRs.

So it's possible that the other insurers just don't want to insure your house for some reason and their way of telling you that is to give you a crazy high quote.A body of mine that owns a large portfolio is insured through Vermont Mutual or something like that.