We would ask for a full rent roll, P&L, etc. to determine what our cashflow would look like.

They were a better price than all the others and even installed a few less piers after gettig started and determining that it did not need as many!!!!

After that, you have to go to alternate lending solutions...commercial, private money etc.Personally, the sooner you can get away from 3.5% down and the associated PMI the better, but you should be able to do the math to determine which route works better for you.Also....if possible, finance in just one of your names.  

During this time I will focus in and try to find my first investment property.1st investment property stats.Duplex12% ROICosmetic repair neededspace to house hackSummer: Purchase property, move in, find more tenants, start fixing any issues with the houseSorry if this was really long for an introduction...let me know what you guys think....I'm really determined not to be one of the 90% that quit after the 1st month.Thanks in advance,Joe

Wondering if anyone been to sac courthouse sale to bid on a foreclosure auction, I am interested in a property going on sale in my neighborhood, looking to learn from your experience, in particular how to determine if property does not have several other mortgage / lien against it, and if it is even possible to get a deal in this hot market.

I did leave out explaining that you divide the 55 by 12 to determine a monthly average number of sales.  

Another business form may be a better choice if you plan on having investors, want to fund the entity with retirement funds, etc.It is wise to seek advice of local counsel to determine what the best form is for your goals.

If I can obtain this information to efficiently analyze a deal without calling a 3rd party, please let me know.All i want to do is a simply analysis to determine whether a property will cash flow or not (or is worth purchasing as an owner occupant). 

I can understand not wanting your entire portfolio occupied with Sec 8 but by nixing them all together you are cutting out some great tenants with guaranteed income.I understand your want for strong income but remember that the area doesn't determine the amount of cash flow, how you purchase does.

Now we have determined why the IRS is not responsive.