Just as others have mentioned, a Debt-Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) would allow you to potentially get an investment property without dealing with the income verification. 

We naturally started with our personal circle of family and friends who have witnessed our journey from the beginning, we have also begun posting blogs on LinkedIn and our website, we've created a CRM database of all the potential investors we have met in our network, and are soon releasing our first recurring email newsletter for our subscribers.The frustrating part of all this is that it feels like I'm pushing a rock up a hill that just won't make any progress.

I have grown my investments in Back of the Yards for various reasons, but my main one is: I grew up there and see high potential for growth in that area. 

With the right preparation and understanding of how banks operate regarding these properties, you can potentially secure a deal that works for your investment goals.

One key advantage for both your owner-financed primary residence and potentially the single-family home, if it's not your primary residence, is the mortgage interest deduction.

This is where you can really gain some sweat equity and potentially have better tenants over time.

Do you own the property or are planning this into a potential purchase? 

I understand where your agent is coming from, turn key properties are potentially less risky for beginners.

Then, potentially either straight up sell if the profit is there, or move into one of those units, take the leftover money, and keep doing this.Obviously, the numbers would have to make sense, and that's what I'd have to learn.

I recently came across an interesting situation. My wife and I noticed a home being built sometime around a year ago. The home is finished part from the ( cabinet door and drawer fronts, countertops, baseboard, final ...