I read previously that price to rent ratios above 16% were considered favorable for buy and hold investors, but wanted to get the community's thoughts on how you incorporate these ratios into your analysis on the macro (different markets) and micro (inside a specific market) level.Do you shoot for a specific number when looking at markets from a macro level?

The bank gave me favorable terms since I have a number of properties with them.

This type of financing, designed for individuals who will live in the property, often comes with lower down payment requirements and more favorable interest rates compared to traditional investment loans.

...If you get more favorable loan terms, such that your cost in loan fees is repaid (by smaller loan installment payments) in the time duration for which you intend to stick with this loan, then the answer is yes.

I'm willing to consider it, because it will bring the unit into a more favorable time of year (late spring) for vacancy. 

If you do pull the windows, do the future owners a favor and stash them in the basement/garage/what-have-you.

While I have not personally banked with them, I know Mercantile has been significantly ramping up their mortgage division lately so they may be offering favorable terms.

I know the place youre talking about and there are also multiple MF properties for sale on the road at favorable or decent prices.

Liability insurance alone is not enough to protect yourself (listen to podcast 109)Brian - the reason to choose Delaware Wyoming or certain other jurisdictions to form the entity depends upon those state's favorable laws.

This time we secured a commercial loan through a local bank at a 5 year locked interest rate that was very favorable......and sold them all again 9 months ago.Why...