Your broker is bound to you, but also bound to a set of industry ethics.

The article implied that landlords don't apply the same standards used by banks, maybe on purpose, rented to uncreditworthy tenants, who's bound to lose their homes in these cases.

About me:
I am attached to a military man, Chris, in San Diego (renting) for at least the next 4 years. Chris and I are both 34-year-old DINKs looking to start a family soon. After listening to BiggerPockets Money an...

The other advantage I see of lower debt / LTV is that in a downswing I think we're more likely to be in a better position to buy AND to withstand the pressures present.I've read others here see it the exact opposite way, and I honestly don't have the experience to really 'know' - meaning, I've heard the opinion that a bank is more likely to call a commercial note in a downswing with 50% LTV because they have more to gain (equity) in taking control of that house with higher equity, vs. the 95% LTV house where the bank has more to loose by taking control of the asset.

The reasons you are seeing some people say that they use PMs are probably because they are out of state or really far away from the property and/or they don't want to hassle of managing properties and hassle is very loosely measured here as it is different for everyone.

The machine is free if you buy enough loose insulation, and with 2 units you’ll probably need enough. 

If you don't use your credit or much cash, then you have very little to loose.

I have a tenant that has gone to jail and realistically may end up in prison.Her boyfriend brought me a notarized “Power of Attorney “  stating he wanted to enter her apartment to get some items out.From my understanding a POA is usually either MEDICALLY OR FINANCIALLY based.Am I legally bound to let him enter?

Water scale may have come loose and clogged your mixing valve and faucets. 

Who wants to loose a house for $100?