I typically suggest my clients engage a land development specialist to assist with this process. 

To qualify rental income for mortgage  I will have to wait 2 years, in order to expedite process I am interested in co-signer options to acquire mortgage.  

Totally agree with Dennis about both the process and paperwork for owner changes with section 8.

Whenever I need a contractor, I just do a search in the group--of course, I still verify with the person that recommended them and my own vetting process which includes a CCAP/License (if applicable to job) and insurance check. 

So as the title states, What is everyone's take on this.I am in the process of putting my first property up as a rental.

I've been learning as much as I can for the past few months and am now in the process of looking at props. 

In the process of negotiating my first deal!

this is still ongoing but I didn't forget and will keep the thread updated .

Hi BP Family, I am looking for multi-units to add on to my portfolio. Getting deals is not the issue. My first few flips we have paid them all out cash and I have gotten great values, all off-market deals. Now as we a...

Even if it is only currently a legal two family, if it is located in the right zoning district, the "use" of a four unit building may be allowed and it could be an easy legal process to do the conversion.