Both avenues offer unique opportunities and challenges, so choosing the right path depends on various factors that are specific to your financial goals and risk tolerance.Investing in Residential Real Estate:Residential real estate is typically the more familiar option for many investors.

I would choose Candidate #2 providing you have acceptable verification of their income - bank statements that multiply out to what the past couple years tax returns indicate on the business.

If your rate was locked, then yes.If your rate was not locked, then it depends.

Here are the key points:Lender Policies: Most lenders require proof of stable rental income, typically shown through previous tax returns or a history of rental payments.

But it really depends on the situation. 

I’m currently in a duplex that I house hack and the tenant’s rent covers my property taxes, my water and sewer bills, and almost all maintenance costs.

@John Kunick, I live in the Eufaula area, south of Tulsa and I'm looking for a great CPA who is an expert in Real Estate tax planning and advising. 

Yes, its additional protection for short money ($500-1000/yr) depending on coverage-Will my father be able to transfer money into the LLC/Trust account without it being seen as a gift?

Cash and credit are key when it comes to fix and flip loans.It really just depends on how much I can pull together, I'm really trying to find a nice small house, but at the same time isn't like basically at the state of being condemned.

The metal also might bring higher value depending on the comps in the area?