@Tom Server some investment companies will allow you to borrower against your holdings.  

I can advise on the financing part in terms on how to structure your loan and making sure you have an exit strategy that will allow you to continue to purchase your next investment and continue to rinse and repeat.

I've seen professional property managers get stuck with a tenant that hasn't paid rent or allowed an inspection in three years.

I've heard there may be some seasoning requirements after you're added to title anywhere from 3-6 months before they will allow cash out to buy him out. 

RT-4 means is a residential zoning district that allows for a density of 1 residential unit per 1,000 sq.ft. of lot area.

This is imperative, so nothing is bubbling underneath the surface. 

After that, make minor repairs as necessary as budget allows…fixtures, countertops, all that little stuff

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I would also make sure to know what type of financing you will be using--the traditional choice is a second home loan, but this doesn't allow you to use future rental income to qualify.

My question is, does that begin from the moment it became a rental or is there a "lookback" period, allowing me to count prior repairs & maintenance for a certain amount of time?