The more general rounding in all 4 areas can give us a bit of an advantage over an EA.However, a good EA, like @Steven Hamilton II is worth his weight in gold.Both designations have training in state taxation and both can represent you in front of the IRS/Tax Court in the event you are required to do so.

I don't give school ratings much weight. 

For the most part, we've had to deal with dogs and so we tied the deposit amount to the weight of the dog.

And then there's the emotional weight you have just lifted.If you can't do any of this stuff yourself, other ideas for funding:(a) personal loan from your credit union(b) HELOC(c) cash advance of credit cards(d) personal loan from family/friend(e) payment plan with contractorIt's not really that bad. 

Hi Brennen - Any partnership in business can be a struggle - it takes work, accountability, trust, each pulling their own weight, etc. so you need to make sure that all those bases are covered before committing to any partnership.

I wonder if this ruling will change any landlords views on the subject i.e. those who have decided discriminate against certain breeds (pits specifically), or those who set weight limits on tenants pets, etc in the terms of their leases.

The existing notes we purchase  have to have a weighted expected ROI of at least that.  

Now technically you can make the contract have the same weight by not putting in a financing contingency, even though you are getting financing through an HML.

All bills paid except electric; water and gas is master metered and financially no gain to individually meter but full intention to bill back through RUBS.One expense is cable is provided, would be cancelled in month 2 allowing for an additional $1,20090% occupancy (current not avg)Heres all the numbers:Asking- 1,200,000 CAP- 11% per sellerGross rents @ 100%= $17,375/ moCurrent avg rents- 14,707/moCurrent expense- Utilities=3,500/ moRepairs/Maintenance= 1,500/moPM= $0 (self managed) Would be same for me initiallyTaxes= 13,000/yrInsurance= he pays 14k/yr, my quotes have came back at only 6k/yrHeres what I know I can change within the next 3 years:Eliminate cable- $14,400/year savingsInsurance rate- $8000/yr savingsR/M- increase expense by $18,000/yr for first 3 years while I rehab units during turnoverGross rents- Bring to market over 3 years for total gross rents of $294,000/yr at 100%gradual bill back of utilities over 3 years or unit turnover- would be included in the market rent because all apartments in this area pay for utilities but have higher rents.

It's just one (small) factor that was considered, but not likely the most heavily weighted factor.