Many of us who live in expensive markets are constantly trying to allocate capital in RE, but struggle to find cash flowing deals.You might even have the income to pay off a good chunk of a mortgage, but you won't want to refi with raising interest rates, so does it make sense to purchase new investment properties with a "portfolio" of methods?

That method has given me much better success. 

@Charlie Gruber I collect any/all money owed (i.e. security deposit, first month’s rent, etc) at the same time as the lease signing. 

VA Guarantees loans for veterans.Provides guarantee to the lenders for the loan.PMI insurance is not required.The max entitlement is $104,250 * 4 = $417kInterest rates are negotiated with lenderPrepayments penalties are prohibited by law.VA loans can be assumedRequired that the veteran live in the property2% VA funding fee.I am looking at methods of financing a multifamily rental property. 

Use the IRV method Income _ net income void of property taxes and insurancedivided by cap rate say its an A property use 7% = valueI / R =V

I was considering a full security deposit refund (including pet deposit), paying for movers, offering my Realtors services and $2,000 cash. 

I have a disabled brother and we’re making plans for his future security, and an AirBnb manager is actually high on the list, but there are many restrictions because of the location that makes it more difficult.

This is a beach front building with 24x7 security, concierge and valet.

As long as you require first, last and security deposit, set your CS at 680, and check backgrounds etc.

Sometimes tenants want to get out of their lease early and you are able to secure an agreement with them, other times you can ask them what it would take for them to leave prior to their lease end date, and there's usually a number that will make it worth it to them.