A good lender will jump through hoops to assure a seller/listing agent that the deals going to close, not create barriers to that information.

Anyone with long term rentals in Arkansas willing to share a lease agreement that they like using? 

And I am ready to pull the trigger as soon as I can find that next property.Anyone have suggestions for finding an agent in the Charlotte, NC area that is willing to work with a newer investor ready to purchase their second rental property?

I will look into community banks and credit unions.

Then talk to an agent about your goals and they will help you navigate what you can afford based on your pre approval.

Even if you create a non-CA LLC, if you are managing the business from California, you will likely be deemed to be "doing business" in California and therefore likely subject to CA taxes.

Lately I've been tempted to flip but I keep reminding myself that steady cashflow in a strong market will ensure a comfortable retirement and will help put the kids through college" haha

IF you are planning on living in the house (or part of it), you can buy with as little as 5% down, but you will have to get mortgage insurance which will cost you in the long run. 

What is likely to happen is you try to solve HER problem - just to have it repeat.You really cannot evict one person w/o evicting ALL OCCUPANTS.Know you think you are doing the right thing, but you are NOT.The only way you can/should assist the mother is if she files a police report on the other occupant.If mother is not willing to do this, do NOT get involved!

We were able to get a SFR and a duplex under contract last month and we will be closing on both properties in a couple of weeks, all thanks to Chris!