http://news.investors.com/ibd-editorials/010716-78...The above article explains a new program Fannie Mae will be instituting that allows people to come together (whether related/living together or not) and pool "income" amounts to qualify for mortgages.The article poses the idea that this is what called the mortgage crisis and huge increase in foreclosures across the country from 2008.

The HOA is $220 which includes pool, garbage, ground maintenance, and insurance on exterior building.

Would you guys rent a house out with a pool?

While you could get more cash flow, it limits your buyer pool tremendously.

My next renovation project, my first rental, I did everything except kitchen counters and then the backyard myself.

Thanks @Lorey Hall . looking for at least 3bed/1.5bath, min of 1200sqft, basement, backyard for dogs, updated kitchen & baths, 2 car garage.

There is nothing that takes into consideration the condition of the property, the neighborhood, locations, terms of sale (for instance there could be owner financing), and any amenities the home may have (pool, large lot, view, proximity to a local attraction, beach, next to a freeway, etc.) 

There are more o/o buyers than there are investor buyers, so buyers are coming from a larger pool.8. 

It's such a bad *** house the pool has its own house that is bigger than my house!

I'm a newbe so I've been really trying to get/ learn as much as possible and wanting to start in my backyard.