People let fear and indecision stop them from taking action so lets take a quick look at these 3 as some may want to see more than the broad strokes.

There is already a detailed thread on DPA, do a search to find it.As far as reserves, that is a broad question without having the details of the 6 unit.

Thats a very broad question.

We would have no problem with this layer of a review service if it was meaningful and broadly applied across the industry, but it is neither.

I know too many of them who attended every seminar, talked to every CPA and attorney in town, read all the books - yet, they have only done 2 deals in 3 years.Without a solid business plan or, better yet, some early experience under your belt, any conversation you would have with professionals will be very broad and generic.

Our situation in a broad stroke:We will be completing an addition on our primary residence.

Rentometer is a broad picture that will just take what the average rent is in your area for a 2/1 apartment.

Both will be hurt by a downturn in the economy and be affected by broad market trends.A lot depends on your personality and goals.

Also, more obvious, but having a solid relationship with your lender and really understanding the array of options is very helpful.

Many lenders will list broad loan parameters right on their websites, and some will offer regular email blasts with their weekly updated rates.