A CPA who has a large variety of clients and dabbles in real estate is simply not good enough for the high quality, top tier advice that investors need. 

I missed out on a LOT of what today would be excellent properties to own because the YEAR ONE cash-flow was not good enough for my calculation at the time - and today they would all be strong cash-flow performers...

The 30 year fixed rate loan would be a better fit for this purpose.You might be able to think of some other scenarios but hopefully this concept is good enough to know the difference between the two.

We tried to develop a web-based tracker and we had some success but it just wasn't good enough. 

Even if you work with PMs, being close to your properties will still be a plus.Also decide whether cash flow is most important for you, or good enough cash flow with less hassle, higher quality tenants, or even appreciation potential.

Even if you work with PMs, being close to your properties will still be a plus.Also decide whether cash flow is most important for you, or good enough cash flow with less hassle, higher quality tenants, or even appreciation potential.

Even if you work with PMs, being close to your properties will still be a plus.Also decide whether cash flow is most important for you, or good enough cash flow with less hassle, higher quality tenants, or even appreciation potential.

"Hi my name is Phil Inthe Blank Renter, I rent an apartment with perfectly good serviceable appliances, but they are not good enough for me. 

Since my Wife has no income, I am thinking to have my Father Co-Sign my loan instead - and the two of us should have a good enough DTI.Any comments on this strategy?

That is usually good enough for them.