Appfolio is telling me I can use the program for self-storage as well as apartments.

If you can find a private lender who has a self directed IRA ,for instance, they may be very excited to have a long term loan.

Oh yeah, if you're buying below market value they don't care.I've self closed 7 SF properties while having a nice coffee by the fire with the sellers at my bank.

It's awesome that the government put this act into effect but I do have some questions about the full process.

I also am working on single family buy/hold purchases in Indy currently.Setting my goal for apartment purchase this year as well, either by self or syndication and partnership.

I would manage the property manager my self, as well as take care of the snow removal and lawn care while living there.

This gain, maybe taxed at favorable capital gains tax rates.Furthermore - you will be required to report the commission on your schedule C which may be subject to ordinary income tax rates + self employment tax.

The “SJR 60” went into effect January 1, 2018 and while we could spend all day on the language there were 3 really important changes to Texas Home Equity Laws because of this legislation passing.

Now take off 10% for property management, which if you are self-managing needs to be paid to your take-home bottom line, or you are "working for free"...not a good goal for one aspiring to be an investor. 

Jonathan Taylor Your problem relies on being an independent contractor, or self employed. 99% of the lenders are going to have the same answer.