And they don't want to take the time and effort to learn the basics of a market and build the proper relationships it takes to invest from afar.I fell into the trap a couple years ago...went the turnkey route...was tempted by the "amazing" and quick returns on a $37,000 property....got burned.But, I'm trying to grow, improve, learn more.

Inspector isn't going to see everything and who knows the condition of the home.Base on the home, city may make you keep the historical requirements of the home. 

We have to wait for that newly published book's income to appear on tax returns, but by that time the initial rush of book sales will be over, and YTD will be less than historic (and, thus YTD will be used), unless you're constantly putting new books out, hurting your calculated income.

I already have a relationship and can discuss where your offer came from and provide them alternatives.

Since then, there have been many other factors contributing to a deteriorating relationship between myself and my landlords.

You are doing business with family and if your brother has no money and high credit card bills along with getting married ( assuming his bridge to be's family is taking care of the wedding cost ), this sounds like a relationship killer waiting to happen.

I have previously worked directly with local bank in my last deal, but I'm not against the idea of using brokers. there's a lot of discussion already about pros and cons of brokers vs direct bank relationship, but I wonder what's your take on it considering you worked with brokers (I have not yet on the commercial side)?

If you go the route of a PM, they are the one with the relationship with AHA and communicate with AHA on your behalf.

Were you able to secure a long trail of historical rent rolls before purchasing?

I’ve wondered if building up business credit and a relationship with a banker, before I need a commercial loan, would be helpful.