Quote from @Phillip Austin: There are two alternatives to a security deposit, which I speak about in my book.

Generally speaking, if you borrow money at 7% interest and your investment is earning a 10% return, 10% - 7% = 3% and you are not growing faster than inflation.

I've been teetering around the idea of house hacking once I am done with college, but a big issue I have come across when speaking to a mortgage broker is the fact that I need to prove 2x of the mortgage in monthly income.

Their track record and seeing Brian Burke speak on multiple panels at the SF Bay Real Estate Summit in Oakland this summer made us feel confident in investing with them.

It's of vital importance that you speak with your GP to determine the root cause of the capital call so that you can make an informed decision on whether or not you should provide it. 

Ask to speak with some of their current owners and current/former tenants.

In some of the big cities (speaking in Canada), you have people who want to live in Toronto or Vancouver, but they can't afford the rent with their lifestyle...and they don't want to move.   

And we were operating at scale, so we had the luxury of riding a float for such.

You should speak with a CPA and a tax attorney to be safe.Regarding your thoughts about 1/3 equal splits - sounds good until you check out the cost of getting a DSR rehab loan or borrowing hard money.

Quote from @James McPherson: Would you have time to speak with me?