If you develop a relationship with a good lender they will do everything in their power to match rate, save on fees, etc.

I agree with the above posts that you should have a conversation with prospective realtors to see if you match well and get a feel for how they work.

One ‘featured benefit' such companies promote is the ability to bring over/match the debt ratio such as a given mortgage on the relinquished property - not clearly understanding the full value of the debt in these situations. 

It basically means that you try to match the terms of your assets to the terms of your liabilities. 

Raise rents to match the new condition of the property, which should continue renting if your location is as good as you say.

And that an investor should hold to those metrics and if not met, don’t buy.Let me make a statement (that may or may not prove true) and then pose a question.In my opinion, multifamily returns the past 5 years have been off the charts good - and they are unlikely to be repeated or matched in the next 5 years - ie returns from MF syndication investments bought in 2018 and held 4 years are likely to exceed returns from a property bought today and sold in 2026.Question: Therefore are return metrics used in 2019 applicable to today?

We have added value by upgrading the landscape to match the luxurious interior and classic exterior of this house.

I would do the blended retirement plan in your TSP, and contribute at least 5% so you can get the match.

A partner who will match what I put in; however, my part would come from either of the 2 mentioned above.Thanks in advance for any replies.

If it doesn't feel like a personality or culture match, I suggest you RUN.