They make their decision based on comps in the area.

Far fetched, poorly constructed agreemments are all over the place, left in the imagination of those promoting them.

There also needs to be a clear cut method of decision making to follow otherwise stalemates can occur and delay the job.

Decisions Decisions...

Good housekeeping is a S-8 rule and poor housekeeping can be a cause for inspection rejection and re-inspections.A single parent with 2 kids of different genders will qualify for a 3 bedroom unit and can be ideal tenants as there are only 3 people in a 3 bedroom unit.

,You have to compare every business decision.

I know many HMLs can't lend all they have available or that can be raised simply because they deal in a smaller segment identified as higher risk borrowers.Many high risk borrowers end up being such due to poor money management, true, but some are in that situation due to no fault of thier own.

Decision would have to be made.

The $5 cash flow from 1,000 miles away would be strong factors in my decision.

By studying real estate investments and using tools like this forum I feel like you can make smart decisions to continue building wealth and continue the tradition of passing on income producing assets to family.Best of luck to you!