I watch a few different factors when gauging the swings that are likely in the apartment market.Supply, jobs, barriers to entry, and interest rates.This may sound simplistic but it works well for me. 

It really matters not how long it takes me, you or anyone else, the important factor is that you do in fact "Do It"

@Ali Boone Hi Ali....Go Go Dancer eh...way to go...If we talk live I'll share one of my life long dreams along those lines ;0) I really like the economics of Austin...the growth factor including jobs and the large companies there creating the draw!

Dana is correct, Fannie, Freddie, USDA, FHA and VA will assume to be QM following those respective guidelines.Ratios can still go to 50% with compensating factors and there are exemptions for regulated lenders where the assumption will be made that a mortgage falls in the QM guidelines or they may originate a high risk mortgage with limiting loan conditions.

I'm fairly new to the real estate industry although I've been the design build remodel industry for 11 years.

The easiest time to sound proof is when the property is designed.

I was considering it only because I have some connections nearby that can keep an eye on property, but when you factor in higher taxes, higher financing scrutiny and lower rent ratios it seems like I'd be better off paying a property manager in the US.

Google "Instrumentality Rule" for details and factors on what the Plaintiff must prove to pierce the corporate veil.

While asset appreciation is a factor, it is a minor one in my decision making and I treat it purely as "gravy".

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