Here's the lowdown on your questions:Buying with a friend?

Whether that means a GOOD wholesaler or a good agent either way based off the numbers this would be a great investor friendly deal.

I have a lot of friends who invest / flip / build etc and I have done it once with success.

This criteria is for 1-4 and 5-8 unit programs.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.

One of my good friends asked me to join.

I have a good friend (attorney) who spent a good portion of his career suing insurers who refused to abide by their policies.

Or is it okay to work for a private one/two man shop- where Im friends with the principal and who has all the knowledge and experience from working for the big firms...

I would love to connect with some new individuals here on Bigger Pockets.

I know a couple good ones that are investor friendly if you need.

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