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You'll first want to nail down the property type and strategy you want to implement then start making offers where it makes sense!

You could let her know that you are too small to make reasonable accomodation if the stairs become an issue, but probably not worth it.As far as rent to income ratio, this is something you should set before you start taking applications, then stick to your standards. 

Make sure everything is in great condition, then find a tenant worthy to rent it.

If this is the only instance then it probably won’t tip the scale.

Repeat this strategy every couple years.If you really don't want to buy a primary residence and instead you want to buy an investment property then I would recommend a new build in Casa Grande for under $300k, this will require a 25% down payment and buying the rate down a little to break even on cash flow, but will be a very easy first rental property as it will be brand new and will not require any cap ex for many years and by the time it does require cap ex you will have raised the rent and gained enough equity to do a cash out refinance.

(BTW, that agreed on price should be the main data point in value).Even in a commercial appraisal, applying a cap rate to determine value, +- a quarter percent, which is a perfectly reasonable delta amount, will swing those values dramatically.Like BPOs, appraisals also use terrible comps many times, especially when they are doing so blind with no set sales price set to achieve.

I would then plan to use this forced equity (since I plan to buy a fixer upper) to invest in another home.I have been constantly reading to househack right into the MFH, but this may take some time for me to acquire the money and purchasing power.

But they might ask you to write an LOX explaining that you are unable to procure a letter from a CPA - and then offer up something else that checks the box.Hope it helps!

Jake, listen to his episode of my podcast and then connect with him.