This is why we network with other real estate investors - kind of like what you are doing here!

This is a common 'trick" we use in flipping.

They finally get back to me after the close date to say they need more time because they are try to cross collateralize their other properties to make this deal happen and the bank they were using doesn't do this kind of loan. 

Out-of-state investing makes the most sense for me—it’s impossible to cash flow anywhere near me, and moving wouldn’t make sense because I wouldn’t be able to earn the same wages or find the same kind of jobs.Before this purchase, I already owned two properties: a long-term rental outside Houston, Texas, and a short-term rental in the Sierras in California.

Not sure how common or widespread that is, but it has happened.   

If you provide any kind of substantial services like catering, car service, etc you will change you tax situation and no longer can file under Schedule E.

In that regard, I can guess estimate if they're selling 400K more (after holding for two years), with the kind of remodelling that they make ( lets say 150K), I guess they make 200K net profit.The software is good for "flipping intel" at the very least.I used it for the last three purchase that I had.

What kind of real estate would he buy?

No - absolute max for DSCR is 85% LTV and that is extremely rare and typically not workable in this rate environment anyways.Standard/common max is 80% (acquisition and rate-term refinances) and 75% Cash-Out Refis

He is learning on your dime.What kind of "protection" are you looking for?