Points charged on loans (% paid up front at closing, basically an origination fee) and interest rate..usually closer to 12% when you're starting out.Payment schedule - most will expect monthly interest only payments, but some will let it accrue and settle up at closing.Minimum loan amounts - if they only loan in amounts of $200k and up, then you're wasting your time shopping for $150k properties.Doc prep charges and other hidden fees (preparing the mortgage and note is a necessity and you'll have to pay for that, but watch out for other hidden fees). 

But direct deposit or something into a business account is still an option or money order but risky of a fake one and you getting stuck with the charges.

Had trouble finding decent tenants who can get through the application process and will stay for a full lease term.  

Then I compare that sq ft to my intended and figure the buy price plus fix and carrying charges and come up with a probable profit.  

I felt if I used a Mathematical Example, my Post would make more sense and provide Real World Application by tying my words with numbers. 

I own a SFH that is not in a college town.  Current market rent is $1750 a month and I'm currently looking for a tenant.  Yesterday 3 college students wanted to apply to rent this 4 bed/2 bath SFH. I'm certain I can w...

So only QuickBooks Online and Wave have these 2 features.Since QuickBooks Online charges a minimum of $15/month, I decided to go with Wave since it is completely Free.The feature I miss is the Projects Tracking (tracking expenses in each project), which is only available in QuickBooks Online Plus for $50/month.

Does anyone have or know of a company that doesn’t charge an arm and a leg that can do a 1031 that will allow for rehab cost?

You get the tax benefits of the mortgage interest and should be able to easily beat the 5% or so mortgage interest rate you'll be charged. 3.

@Shelly Shanks For buy and hold the formula is relatively simpleAnnually:(Monthly rent x 12)- property taxes - insurance -property management fees - HOA fees if applicable - budgeted maintenance and repairs- expected vacancy - loan payments.This will give you your annual cash flow.