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Just be aware that most lenders want to see a full year (most of the time two) of self employment income to qualify you. 

@Dennis Solari I typically recommend to my investor to self manage.

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Is that an 8.8% cap for self managed? 

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Your Capital partner is going to want the normal market rate as a return on Capital they lend out, the other lenders will do the same.The one added feature of using a HML is they will not finance a deal they are not confident in. 

@Douglas Brian ClarkHey Douglas,I think a good place to start is with a true self assessment about your own personal financial situation.  

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If you are close enough to self manage the property, you will be fine.