Quote from @Nadine Wallace: You can do simplisafe with/without Wi-Fi, but you will need cellular service.

One solution could be a Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) loan.

Utilities are OFTEN overlooked so reach out to power, telecom, gas (or go all electric), water, and sewer to make sure you understand what it would take to get separately metered services from the primary house.

There is usually extra charges on closing to pay for that service… but it is minimal.All the best!

Fannie mae allows you to transfer your loan into an LLC, but it is recommended that you speak to your loan servicer and ask that if they themselves will allow you to do so.

You will find that lenders will reach out to you and try to ally alongside you (I know I have received a few emails and phone calls from different lenders trying to offer their services) but few are willing to 'teach' you.

I've heard nothing but complaints from customers AND their franchise agents reegarding the quality of their 800-number service center. 

I've got a long term tenant lined up & the unit is a non smoking unit, which the applicant is aware & fine with for indoor.

Took my friend/fellow CNY investor 6-9 months to get a non-paying tenant out.

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