And while ultimately I'd like to have a multi unit of my own that I actually house hack, for now I get to live in a first class building (maintenance free) on a non-first class budget.

.- Then you need to register for a commercial activity licensehttps://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/g...- Once you have a commerical activity license you can finally get your rental licensehttps://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/g...All of the above will be done using the eClipse online portal systemIf your property is built before 1978:The system will kick back your application and you will not be able to get a rental license until you get a Lead Safe test.This is when you will hire a licensed 3rd party to come out and doing a lead test for you.

Eventually there's going to be a site that's good for owners, probably a flat fee model, free for users and the savings will destroy VRBO and Airbnb.

It is free advice, take it for what it is worth.

We'll have a guest speaker, VP of commercial and multifamily lending at a local community bank, joining us and will be speaking on all things leverage.  

Feel free to shoot me a PM and i'd be happy to connect further to share experiences or insights!

Third step is a licensed deleader will take that report and make the unit 'lead safe', we don't make them lead free in MA.

Feel free to reach out so we can discuss details. 

I have a real estate portfolio with good amount of equity (most of the portfolio is free and clear), however my personal DTI ratio is too high and that's stopping me from tapping into it to settle some debts and buy more properties.

I am fielding any stories of individuals trying to sell commercial MF and how that process has gone for you.