As such Schedule E does not even provide a line for wages/compensation (employees), the implication is a passive activity cannot have employees.

I’ll PM you and a few folks who provided comments.

Hi BP Community,I'm trying to pull quotes for new kitchen remodel and updated bathrooms for 2 BR / 1 BA apartments (~800 SF) in Rhode Island. Does anyone have a sense of what materials + labor would cost here? I wante...

You provide a basic outline of a plan most investors can use to create a 7 or 8 figure net worth.  

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Can anyone provide any insights, best areas to invest and PM.

You say you think the make sense, but you don't actually provide them.2) Second position?

It is important to be comfortable with "worst case scenarios" whenever you are investing - period. 

I explained that i wasnt going to pay for it and she told me that her understanding was that if it was physically part of her unit and provided by me that I was required to service it. 

DSCR 1 ratio will get you best terms depending on your credit and LTV for many lenders who specialize in DSCR loan products which in many cases isn't banks or credit unions as they don't feel as comfortable with the products as conventional loan products.