As it gets to know you the recommendations will be tailored to you.It is different than the "reference" we can give each other on the profiles.  

I may refer to 'market rates' and/or rates 400% better than bank deposit rates.  

PLEASE NOTE: For purposes of determining the VA guaranty, lenders are instructed to reference only the One-Unit Limit column in the FHFA Table “Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Maximum Loan Limits for Mortgages Acquired in Calendar year 2015 and Originated after 10/1/2011 or before 7/1/2007”.Here is a link to the VA site where they have the loan limits;http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/purchaseco_lo...For 2015....FHA Basic standard mortgage limits are:Single - $271,050Duplex - $347,000Triplex - $419,425Fourplex - $521,250Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac standard mortgage limits are:Single - $417,000Duplex - $533,850Triplex - $645,300Fourplex - $801,950FHA Basic High Cost area limits are:Single - $625,500Duplex - $800,775Triplex - $967,950Fourplex - $1,202,925Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac High Cost are limits are the same as FHA for 2015:National Housing Act provides mortgage limits for Hawaii up to 150% of the new ceilings for 2015:FHA and Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac both are:Single - $938,520Duplex - $1,201,150Triplex - $1,451,925Fourplex - $1,804,375

It's really your Decision if you want to expedite delivery or know the delivery status of your target.An Undeliverable mail pieces is referred to as a "Nixie".

They tend to refer to it as house hacking, and I think it's an incredible way to get started.As an owner occupant you tend to get better financing options: lower downs, lower interest rates, and insurance goes down a bit as well. 

I believe you are referring to Self Directed IRA's (SD IRA or SDIRA)....try to do a search on them on here or online and educate yourself on them.Other reading....http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/63454-list-of-self-directed-ira-companieshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/64530-best-self-directed-ira-trust-companies-http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/58063-who-is-your-self-directed-ira-custodian-of-choice-why-http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/3258-self-directed-retirement-plans

Sounds like you already know what you have to do to make that deal work, because when it comes to bank financing the rule is the least information given the better, the partner with the low fico could change your tier really quick In reference to given the buyer the down payment money for the transaction I would put it in a shared account with multiple signers required..just keep it simple and to the point with the bankGood luck

If you are set on using a local CPA, I'd suggest contacting the state board as they will often refer you to someone.

Fred, I like the way you said legal opinion when you referred to having to give a prospective tenant their application fee back but the law is written very clearly (in Texas) that iF they request a copy of your requirements and you don't give it to them then if you reject them you must return their application fee.

Who are these "seasoned investors" that you're referring to?