I'm based on Long Island, NY and looking to continue investing out of state.

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These assessments determine how much you pay in property taxes, and they're based on the perceived value of your property.

We considered the area, and I was sold based on the availability of things to do.

If not, the reps tend to provide what they think we will accept based only on their conversations with our borrowers.

I'm based in NYC and looking to find an investment property in Philadelphia.Because of the distance, my agent is willing to visiting the property on behalf of me and sends me videos.He goes into each room and shows me with his commentary, which is helpful.Because I'm not onsite, I'm not sure if I'm fully understanding the neighborhood, atmosphere or details that I cannot find in the video.Would you have any tips to ask for, or pay attention to in terms of viewing property via video?

- Can you use an STR based 1007?

I would suggest looking closer to places like Freeport (LL Bean alone attracts a lot of folks), Portland (where the Old Port is always going plus the added benefit of renting to people coming in or going out on the airline), and near Kittery (near the Naval Base where again folks coming in and out will tend to stay) if you are wanting year round high occupancy.  

DSCR products qualify you based on the property itself cash flowing.

The tenants pay on time and are family members so they’re in there for a long time however, I don’t think they take good care of the home and fear that $hit is going to hit the fan and is going to cost me a year or two worth of all that net income and headaches.