I assume their mentorship includes advice on what information “out there” is correct, what is incorrect, what is relevant, what is irrelevant, etc.4.

I do drop down significantly, but I factor in what it would cost to run my place on a day-to-day basis and make sure not to go lower than that.

Some people bill back the water/sewer (say on an SF when you know the exact amount), some include it in the rent, some charge a fixed amount per month.

The appealing aspect here is the ongoing population growth and other economic factors.

There isn’t much to be made in terms of commission so many loan officers don’t want to mess with them, and any loan is going to have fees associated with it of course…how high the lender’s fees are and how low the loan amount is will factor into whether or not that loan is compliant and can pass as a qualified mortgage. 

In the Smokies the people I know (including a few of my own properties) who had a lower purchase price have "price discipline" and are keeping rates where they "should be" and adjust for demand. 

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.

I would include the storage and bake it into the rent or not bother, you will have enough to account for as it is.

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Or you can use your own proceeds (including the tax free cash from the sale of the primary residence side).