Economy: Philly has better schools, a better financial sector and job sector than LA (I am guessing but would like some opinion)Cons:1.

*I do not wish to trick my employer or any financial institution, I simply want to take advantage of the 5% multifamily down-payment and flexibility of my corporate job.

I think that you would learn a lot and wouldn't get hurt too badly, but I do not think you'd wind up in a financially advantageous position to buying an existing home.

As for your DSCR and Cap rate, again, I would argue technically, they are not calculated in, but often banks will include some form of recurring capex reserve contribution into their DSCR calculation.So, should you consider these items in the evaluation of an asset, YES!  

@Deonte HillInvesting in a condo may be a wise move, provided that it fits within your financial plan and investing objectives.

It is ideal to build up an asset as the book says but the house prince is insane in San Jose!

I live in CA and plan to invest into a RE rental property in Florida incorporating business entities for an assets protection. 

Market rate is $190k per unit.I'm really excited about the potential of this investment, but I want to ensure that I'm making sound financial decisions.

Hello, I am retail center investor based out of South Carolina, looking to connect with more individuals who have a deep affinity for the asset class.

One bug report and one request:1) LinkedIn account link feature asks for the full web address, and then puts it in the URL twice, which returns an error.2) Can we add "Asset Management" to the list of Software > Specializations?