Once you are behind, we require forward progress towards catching up - which looks like this;Let’s say you are behind $750.  

Appreciation tactic is a tough one to start with as markets can stagnate, and you end up with a property that ends up costing you maintenance, but only covers the mortgage or is negative. 

A painter once refused to use the paint I purchased because it would require more coats than the paint he normally gets. 

If you aren’t an experienced investor, most bank will require you to hire a professional pm company to oversee and manage the daily operations of such.Do you actually think that the PM company could afford to pay a manager out of the 4-6% they receive???

This will help you understand the financial investment required to make your property rental-ready.2. 

I am military, and from what I’ve read there is an exclusion of capital gains taxes out to 15 yrs vs the normal 5 for military members.However, I only lived at the property for 18 months, not the 2 years required. 

This as well - what do you mean on "obviously can't DSCR it" - to the contrary, DSCR Loans have become the main option for BRRRR Refinances ever since the GSEs upped the seasoning requirements for cash-out refis last April

The seller benefits from the spread between the interest rates of the old and new loans.Agreement: Ensure a clear agreement on who will be responsible for the existing mortgage payments and how any arrears or defaults will be handled.Seller Second Mortgage:Structure: The buyer gets a new first mortgage to pay off the existing loan and a second mortgage held by the seller for the remaining balance.Consideration: This may require refinancing the existing loan, which can be costly and may change the loan terms.I hope this helped.

This one require financial planner over CPA?

Good news is my lease agreement requires repayment of attorney and legal fees to prevailing party.- Should I engage an attorney to prepare for lawsuit?