of course the sale of hurricane damaged houses also confuses the issue (my house had no such damage but is only about 4 blocks from houses that did). 

Then progress to permits and then building.You could also just do it and hope the city doesn't notice, which they probably won't.Your challenge will be getting Certificates of Compliance on the units!

A couple issues with Credit/income on paper.

Perhaps that was an issue with earlier models. 

Things can and will go bad, but once there is enough monthly cash flow generated it will be extremely difficult for that one big issue to put us away or even 2-3 big issues all at once. 

I own several duplexes there and they’ve been solid investments with no issues finding renters.

We agreed to address the issues left by the previous tenant and you did not want us to handle it.

It’s ideal to have them view the property after the inspection, so they can consider any issues discovered during the inspection in their bid.

It separates your personal assets from your business, providing a safeguard if any legal issues arise related to tenants or the property.

I’m interested in purchasing an investment property with equity I’ve developed in my current home, however I’m concerned that if I have an issue renting out the new home it can blow up in my face.