I have a lender who could be a good connection to see what you can afford.

Both of them are extremely knowledgeable, the course content is thorough, and most of all affordable for a beginner. 

Anybody know of a more affordable company or work around?

If your goal is to acquire many units, consider looking into more affordable markets such as Akron, Cleveland, Dayton, and Toledo, which tend to be more favorable for this type of investment.

Then you can afford to hire a PMC.

Many of our clients have done this and secured much better terms....EricThis spreadsheet decision is based on what you can afford and when you expect interest rates to fall.

@Cesar Jaramillo if you can afford it, live where you are the happiest.Good investing...

Due to the likelihood of needing to replace AC and/or furnaces in the next 5 years, there will probably be another year or two of near zero cash flow at some point.When I bought these houses, the neighborhoods had a lot of rental homes, but were still desirable affordable neighborhoods.

I have several people with lots of expeirence and money that would like to do some of their DSCR and fix in flip using their NON Profit  Charity instead of their LLC. 1 in particular is associated with Affordable Housing in Atlanta and all the rents for certain groups will be subsidized. 

If you’re approved for the mortgage they assume you’re qualified to pay it on your own so if you can afford the monthly don’t overlook the power of equity.