We would call you a woman's man in our household.  

If there was a sudden rapture of all Chinese households in Cupertino and San Francisco, what do you think will happen to home prices in those two markets? 

hi BPI need your collective experience.I have a potential client asking if she can buy a house holding a student visa?

The scenario is you are just starting out and have $100,000 cash to begin investing in real estate, you also have no debts besides residential operating expenses and a mortgage that consumes a total of 70% of your household income.

According to a recently published "Business Insider" article, the average American spends close to 35% of their household income on housing.

I'd make it my focus to maximize household income and live frugally, saving as much as possible.

The only thing is I want to stay home with her.My wife and I have owned several fixer uppers over the year, and have become quite good at household repairs, and while we are first starting off I think that will come in handy.

We require a household income of 3x rent and will consider 2.5x with an additional security deposit.  

Luckily, my household has enough income from our day jobs that we could pay the mortgage at these places even if we don't find renters, but my goal is to buy and hold as a rental to create some passive income as we begin to grow our family.  

But must be verified by 60 day history, and must be a gift with no requirement to pay back.Reserve Requirements 3-4 Unit owner occupied properties must have 3 months PITIThree (3)- and Four (4)-Unit Property The maximum mortgage amount for the three (3) - and four (4)-unit properties is limited, so that the ratio of the monthly mortgage payment, divided by the monthly net rental income does not exceed 100%, regardless of the occupancy status.Livable Conditions The property must demonstrate the following characteristics: A continuing and sufficient supply of safe and potable water under adequate pressure and of appropriate quality for household uses.