It's basically your all-in cost to acquire and rent.Keep in mind, though, that it is just a guideline.

The county/city zoning board has said this unit is not an issue and is grandfathered in, but he's worried about the more stringent FHA appraisal/inspection3) Buyer "skin in the game" - doesn't want to be left holding the property again as this has happened to him at least twice on previous land-contract/CFD arrangements4) Ability for buyer to acquire traditional financing at balloon5) Effective total cash to the seller is a primary driverWe submitted an offer that solves all these problems:Property A:Purchase price: 360k using FHA loan, owner-occupiedProperty B:Purchase price: 305k, 0% down, 25 yr amortization, 5 yr balloon, 4% interest rateNote + mortgage arrangement with professional loan servicing/escrowAssuming a 9% annual return in the stock market, this arrangement is equal in total cash to seller (including accounting for inflation,etc).

I actually think apartments.com acquired westside rentals. 

Purchase price: $350,000 Cash invested: $90,000 Contributors: Ryan Wosick Acquired the asset at a little over a 9 Cap.

So far I'm finding 6 month seasoning periods, which I will work with if necessary, but I'm hoping for no seasoning period so I can refinance within 2-3 months in order to acquire properties sooner.

My ex and I acquired four properties over time. 

Of course, prices are lower here, A fully rehabbed "B" property can be acquired for 150k plus or minus.Focus on finding a good PM first.

I have only ever acquired rental real estate (have done some flips but those never involved a PM at sale).

So that would improve my DTI with each new cash-flow-positive property acquired.

I am looking to purchase my first multi unit property I have 7k saved up to do it and I qualify for the fha loan. I just have 3 questions. 1) I have a move in date on a apartments with my current girlfriend and the ...