Not sure if that is referenced on here but depreciation from an underwriting stand point is viewed as income.

I'd be happy to chat and share my views if you'd like. 

Meghan McCallum Since I've spent some time thinking about this very thing, I'm curious to get your view on a "pro" member vs a free member.

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It's like passing the buck to a professionally, even though we still view the unit, but we now have move in, move out and renewal inspections to compare.

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@Maxwell Lee  I understand your point from a literal point of view.  

And yea agreed...doubtful that all listing agents present that additional stipulation.Zach Sikes Completely understand that point of view.

Even just entering the listings or vacancies might get you very conversant in the local market.Then you could also make some key contacts, learn the process, and maybe even find your first deal (a client may be willing to owner finance a rental, for example).If you are handy, you might try and work with a firm that does apartment turnovers (make ready) or even as a laborer for a remodeling contractor (especially one that does flip work for others or on their own)--to get the full hands on view of how to get apartments ready to rent or flips ready to sell.Maybe the best hands on way to work in the space is to buy your first rental; maybe your first or next home could be a duplex or single family with an accessory apt.Best of Luck.

Account ClosedA quadraplex is still viewed as residential property (not a true multi-unit) when it comes to financing.