The issue is that the 50% left for financing and cash flow is usually less than the mortgage payment if you get some full retail and don't put down a very big down payment.2% rule is very rare in these parts, even 1% is not easy around Boston.

I'm no defender of banks, but they rarely make those kinds of mistakes.

If you go back through the thread you will see how beneficial he has been to me.It is rare nowadays to meet someone who personally invests in other people from the bottom of their heart, but Brian is one of the most self-less people I have met.

The tenants stay almost forever which keeps turns and headaches down.There are some markets in the U.S where the market is exploding with rent increases but it's rare and not the norm.

Typically, they'd get paid either a salary or a combination of salary/commission.  

That being said, some common themes we see are lots of dark stained hardwoods (people are starting to ask for wider planks), wood stained front doors, ceramic tile or natural stones ( we don't do any laminate or vinyl products), painted cabinets (generally a white or gray), combined with an accent piece (could be an island or wet bar area) of a different color. 

I'll just add that in a tight housing market like here in Dallas, we are rarely winning deals at 70%.  

I use them because they lend on manufactured homes as investment properties (very rare out here) but you may find other LTVs with a different portfolio lender.The only way to find them all and really find the best option is to make a list of the few dozen regional banks and credit unions in the area of the home you are purchasing, and call and ask. 

The investors contribute a combined total of $130k to the LLC.  

I've seen forum posts by experienced investors in which they state that note holders rarely, if ever, exercise their option to call the note due.