It is our company that chooses which loans to underwrite in house, versus the loans we deem more risky and choose not to take on the underwriting responsibility of.

My last flip, I sold for $5k less than highest offer because the highest price offer was 5% down versus 20% down on the slightly lower offer, AND we were not confident in the house appraising at top offer, so the 20% down offer created surety that the buyer had cash to cover shortfall, if the house came in short on appraisal.I would think about your rationale for wanting to be in real estate.  

I do this because I rather have the unit filled and creating income versus laying vacant and not making money.

We would prefer to utilize the lower 3.5% down payment and lower interest rates of an FHA loan versus the required 25% investment property down payment and higher interest rates that go along with that. 

He will also be interesting to see the tug-of-war between the supply and demand dynamics with less housing available versus demand compared with the negative interest rate cap rate Delta as described above and which one will win out.  

One of the primary disadvantages is lending will based on commercial rates versus residential rates, which are usually higher and have shorter terms.By owning in your personal name you are able to get the more advantageous lending rates; however, the liability protection is not the same.

With that being said, a good research and implementation model to increase value after fix, rent increase, etc. can really put you in the forced appreciation column versus the market appreciation, so don't get those two confused.

Looking to buy my first property to rehab and rent out using BRRRR in the Denver/aurora, etc. area. I want to start out “cheaper” and be able to have more money left to put into the rehab in order to get a better deal...

You could pay him this three or four timesand save thousands versus a General Contractor that will charge you $75-$125 per hour in his bid!

You want “interest only” and not principal for a portion of the rent up period.13Financing- long-termIf your going to grow, unless you have significant capital at your disposal, find a future business partner.14Business ModelI’ll clean up and post one of my spreadsheets later.15Construction:Use local knowledge/availability16Permits17Building type18Building manufacturer19Contractor20Day to day:21Rental ContractPost a “Topic” on this Forum and ask for some copies sent to you.22Rental RatesZagreb’s GDP per capita is $19,132 versus where I live $60,246 metro area of 1mm.