Hello Archie, Even if you had a high income job DTI is always important because you should know where you stand at all times if you want to continue to use conventional financing for your future investments.

This is in line with the expected seasonal trend and probably correlated to the rent increase in September.Rentals - Months of SupplyThe supply for our target rental property profile stands at about 1.4 months, slightly down year-over-year.

So if you find yourself standing in the same place as yesterday, as last month, dare I say the same place as last year, heed the wise words of Thoreau, “Simplify, simplify”.

Something to the effect that they will look at pics and video of the space and give you ideas on how to make the space unique with good style to help your place stand apart from the competition and you can purchase the material from the company as well (think wall accents, cabinetry, etc)I think the pod dropped in the last couple weeks.

I have looked up the license of the business with the state and they are in good standing with only small violations in the past (fixed in a timely manner).

Its a duplex as it stands now with a garage in the back.

One would assume he would want to keep that in good standing.  

There are always exceptions, but don't make the assumption that a contractor who will only provide their own materials is trying to rip you off, it might be a sign that they have pride and want to stand by their work. 

That said I’ve  taken an interest in Turnkey properties with two companies in particular standing out which are Mid South Home Buyers and Rent 2 Retirement.

But considering we have to go with the traditional 20% down payment, we know we do not currently have the budget to get an STR that would stand out and have all the amenities that we would like to be able to offer and be in a great location.So I would like to ask for some advice from all the experienced real estate investors on BiggerPockets.Do we get in the game now?