We have also encountered lenders who would count the debt of a commercial mortgage against us when applying for residential financing, but not allow a percentage of rents from that commercial property to be included in income.Once you arrive in the region of 10 mortgages, they all have ridiculous capital reserve requirements:  CIBC wanted us to have $1-million in liquid assets when looking for a mortgage of ~$100K (at the time of purchase).The Big-5's internal guidelines fluctuate over time to fit their portfolio composition requirements - sometimes they are hungry/open to place mortgages on rental properties, sometimes they are reluctant - which is why you need to keep a rapport with several of them ... or use a mortgage broker.

Anything else I should be looking for or using to arrive at a good price?

Hello BP family!I am a 29 year old eager amphibious go-getter. I have 2 young children that I want to have the time freedom to spend with them and the funds to help them achieve whatever it is they want when they are ...

Normally landlords would collect deposit before handing in keys, but it was Saturday when we arrived and they allowed me to move in.

@Tyler Schochenmaier If you are going to end up in the DC area, I would suggest making a purchase as soon as possible, and renting it out until you arrive. interest rates, and prices in the area will be rising. 

In assessing the deal you can arrive at your target return number and work backwards through the expenses. 

When I first started, it took me a while for each house, but I'm typically able to arrive at an accurate ARV within a minute now.  

I am working on a wholesale deal and need some guidance at arriving at ARV.

I just arrived in the city last week, and I'm looking to meet other investors, rehabbers, wholesalers, realtors, and anyone else who's interested in real estate in the Tampa area.

Guess who called that day wondering when we would be arriving?