Account Closed  rocket mortgage mortgage is hardly the authority in mortgage lending I’d recommend finding a local professional and get a second opinion.  

I really love the idea of rentals but man it's hard to stay motivated with all the negativity around you not only from people you know but even some professionals in certain businesses.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/552/topics/557953-negotiate-from-a-position-of-strength  

Try searching on www.Narpm.org there you will likely get a better educated and more professional PM.

While there were many factors in moving to Salt Lake (professional, personal, lifestyle, etc.), one large reason was for the “underratedness” we see in the city and the opportunity for entering into REI.

I recommend you familiarize yourself with your state's eviction procedures and tentant/landlord laws sooner rather than later, to protect yourself from professional tenants.

Hi @Lindsay West   Can't stress enough about the importance of seeking professional tax advice. 

I am not a CPA and do not provide any professional opinion on the tax matters, but from my best knowledge this is absolutely illegal and is considered a tax fraud, which is a crime.

If they’re at Home Depot as 6am then most likely it’s the professionals who are out there hustling, not the ones who sleep in after a long night.

Thinking it might show an extra level of professionalism and result in more offers/money