We ended up moving several times around Southern California  while growing up as my parents employed what we now call the BRRR method.  

The more leverage (debt) that is applied to a property or deal, the more cost savings you will get up front relative to the equity you put in.Let's say you buy a $10 MM dollar deal that has $3 MM of year one depreciation.If you used $7m of bank debt and only $3m of equity, your year 1 deduction will equal the amount of money you put into the deal!

But it ends up being around 3X the long term rent. 

If there's some kind of trouble between them, it will surely show up again if and when you wish to go forward with an offer.

Here are some important facts with respect to borrowing against the 401k: 1) It must be a 401k, once you rollover your funds to an IRA, you don't have that capability. 2) You can only borrow up to 50% not to exceed $50,000. 3) You must make at least quarterly payments, with an interest rate set usually at prime + 1%.

Each area has different rules, so it's crucial to get this cleared up early.

Look for similar square footage, close by sold last three months.

People may discuss selling their home with an agent before it’s time to put up a “for sale” sign.

Closing loans is hard.

Marco,I'm extremely close with a RE attorney who got a template off the internet and then customized it.