@Eric MausWhile a 5 unit property is technically commercial, 5-8 unit properties frequently fall into the "no mans land" of mortgage banking:  they are not residential, but they are too small to be of interest to many commercial lending teams (i.e.

Hi everyone - Already a big fan of the site! 

Don't take anything at face value...look for the money stream.I frequently find most realtors and wholesalers that I deal with offer a high ARV and low rehab costs...I get it...time is money for them and we all are in business to make money.You mentioned that the rehab time and costs were exceeded...that comes with experience too...and even with experience it happens.

I used to be a Mind Your Own Business (MYOB) fan for our fammily owned business outside US, but found QB is more US Accountant friendly.

As an investor, and investor-friendly real estate agent, The company I have used frequently is Bond Helfing Law Group.

Without leverage, you can't purchase as much property and your cash on cash returns are probably less than they could be, however, if &^%$ hits the fan, you'll still be cash flowing without an issue, while other people head into foreclosure.

We frequently sign leases 2-3 months in advance of a unit becoming vacant, so do not collect the first month's rent until the month before they take possession.

While local codes may vary, generally speaking, save for the need to meet egress in sleeping rooms and ventilation in bathrooms (which is often met with fans), using fixed in lieu of operable windows is an oft utilized practice.

Has anyone noticed any differentiating factors between some of the more popular solo401k providers that frequent BP other than price?

:)I'm a fan of investing in areas that you know, and what better place do you know than your own neighborhood?