(Healthy cash flow from day one, qualifies for long term debt, we have enough capital to fund a healthy cap-ex and reserves account). 

this is starting to become a self fulfilling prophecy.. for not reason other than the market is returning to balance. the risk in landlording is your units go vacant which did happen in 08.. or get run down and you do not have the funds to properly maintain them because you only have enough income to cover fixed debt.

If you’re curious about the debt side, read articles by David Van Horn.PM me if you want further thoughts.

I have a high paying job and no debt (I don't own a home but I do have small mortgages on my rental properties). so I live way below my means, save as much as I can to further invest in real estate, and save to build a good chunk of cash in the bank as a cushion.  

I can refi my rental and free up my VA loan capability except my income is low and I have 58% debt to income.

Hi,I have a 2-part question seeking some level of clarity from the group as my own research has not been conclusive.I would like to set up a LLC primarily to hold RE investments like private equity/debt funds or syndications but would like to keep my name hidden(at least not easily publicly searchable).

As long as you have decent credit you should be able to qualify as the rents can be used as income when calculating debt to income (lenders typically use 75% of "market" rents). $370k for a home with a finished basement (even if unfinished) in Castle Rock should move very quickly and you may be able to get a little more.

When you factor in the 4 benefits of RE; tax benefits, debt pay-down (equity growth), cash flow, and appreciation, really the best time to buy a deal is when there’s a good one in front of you.

I have used straight debt from hard money loans to purchase small apartment buildings, but I am looking for another scenario as some of those investors have asked to be equity partners, but I would like the option of buying them out at some point. 

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