So in the end, I will be putting 4 new mobile/modular homes on these lots.Exit Strategy: Rent long term or Lease option to buy.The price of the "Farmhouse" is $175kRepairs: Pressure wash the house, paint inside and out, replace flooring: $10k$15k for fees, inspection, or any other unforeseen expenses$20k for Mobile/Modular Home SetupThe price on the 3 acres behind the farmhouse is $80kRepairs: Paint and new flooring $10k$15k for fees, inspection, or any other unforeseen expenses$20k for Mobile/Modular Home SetupTotal: $645kI have a lender who is willing to cover the deal @75% of the cost.I have a Gator who will cover the EMD.What I need is someone to help me with the Gap between that.

Anyone remember the podcast from a couple of years ago where the guest talked about how he goes about raising rents when he inherits tenants who are paying well below market valueHe talked about making up a folder of his expenses as well rental comps and meeting with the tenants and having a two-way conversation about where to set the rent. 

AKA it is a way to access some of the money you've put into your home while also making sure you can still afford your mortgage payments and other debts.You will need a renter in place as rental income is apart of the calculations when underwriting these loans in addition to the other factors you mentioned like monthly housing expenses (PITIA: principle, interest, taxes, insurance, assocaited fees ARV, debt outstanding.

Crexli and Loopnet are expensive but useful for research purposes.What do you recommend?

They are much better for people like yourself, who prove that they can keep their expenses low, and accumulate cash.

So many landlords set up these types of additional escrow accounts and fund them monthly to try and anticipate those expenses - but these are separate from the lender's escrow for taxes & insurance.All the best!

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.

@Corazon B.Considering that the average realtor typically completes only 3-4 deals per year, it's unlikely that many are poised to seize those opportunities.

I want to get them at a price where the projected rent will cover all my expenses (mortgage, insurance, repairs, CAPEX, vacancy) plus extra.

They projected revenue would be at XXXXX for the month and expenses would be YYYYYY.