We are considering a partnership where he provides funding and I will manage the projects.

People priced out of the state will stay put where they are or try more affordable places like Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina. 

Or rent out, refinance , and recoup money else where knowing what I know now .

Create a Proof accountYour documents and transaction details will be securely stored in your account where you’ll also be able to initiate future notarizations and eSigns.3.

I would make the sub come to my office and talk to the front desk where his / her check was waiting ..

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Insurance would cover it, I would pay the deductible, and no assets would be lost.If you are in an area like San Diego where people are more likely to sue, a judge is more likely to find you guilty, and the payout is expected to be higher, you may consider an umbrella insurance policy.

This is not great compared to areas like Gary Indiana where rent is $1500 on a place costing $100k but the social advantage makes me feel better as less investors are willing take lower profits (less land lord competition) - and I know the returns will come in equity in the areas I want to invest.So the core questions - 1. would DSCR work well for me?

There are some other strategies where you can collateralize equity with a portfolio loan or use a private lender, but typically these are better suited to portfolios of several properties.Charleston has a very active investor community - several meetups for different groups each month and active social media groups/pages.