When do you take your test?

If you decide to refer to your renters as residents and take a professional approach as a landlord, make sure you are prepared to hold both the resident and yourself accountable.  

Thanks $1.5m is below the loan limit for a 4-plex in the SF Bay Area, but it's not going to pass the FHA self-sufficiency test unless the listing agent is completely incompetent and you're getting 40% off fair market value (good luck).Duplexes do not have the FHA self-sufficiency test, that's the sweet spot.

I have two questions about researching that market:-What pertinent details do I need to ascertain about that region's housing market in order to be well prepared to invest in it?

They usually do though, as long as you're prepared to look harder than most. 

Hi everyone,I am meeting with a local real estate investor in my area and want to make sure I am totally prepared when it comes to subject matter.

Do you have experience or advice in steps to take to prepare for a appraisal?

I am not entirely sure how much the NY exam differs from the NJ salesperson exam, but would appreciate any insight on best way to prepare and study having not actually sat through the NY class. 

If you can afford to move and are prepared to live in the smaller unit, then you can "wait things out" until the market corrects and purchase something else at a profitable margin.  

This will be my first property in this MSA, wanted to test waters before expanding.