They claim rent includes washer and fridge working properly. 

Almost everyone here on BP will tell you that they wish they had started earlier, myself included.4.

Understand factors like demand, supply, demographics, and economic trends.Diversification: Spread your investments across different types of properties, locations, and markets to reduce exposure to risk.Financial Analysis: Conduct comprehensive financial analysis, including assessing potential rental income, expenses, and cash flow projections.

If the transferor were a foreign taxpayer, and  the Buyer or settlement officer, fail to withhold those funds, they could be held liable for the tax.FIRPTA withholding does include exceptions to the withholding rules.

The first project was relatively small - 8 units including 3 retail spaces.

Hi Forrest,Our office is in CA but we can do flip loans in most states including VT!

I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23DSCR lenders generally let you vest either individually or as an LLC.

Variable costs include cleaning, linens, guest amenities, and utilities, with unexpected expenses like guest damage and turnover.

I just want to do everything possible to make sure I'm protected in every way, including making sure no one could ever go after non real estate assets like my stocks as well. 

Hi @Ricardo CamachoClosing cost distribution should be included in your purchase contract.