While blanket loans often cap at 4 units, there are some lenders who may be willing to consider both properties together if they understand the full picture of your deal.Regarding your idea of separating the single-family sale from the multi-unit purchase, it’s not unreasonable to ask for the purchase price adjustment, especially since the single-family home is already discounted in the package.

Perhaps you misinterpreted my post - I was not bashing REI Nation either - instead, as I posted, I was genuinely curious to hear their perspective on the Huntsville market since they have done turnkey properties here in the past.  

I am not the expert, but just from talking with people and seeing the posts pitches from wholesalers.

Probably better to post in the Buying & Selling Real Estate Forum.Without details, hard to answer the question.

Any tips tricks or otherwise when presenting to potential partners would be immensely appreciated.

Remodeling costs increase the property’s basis, while post-rental repairs are deductible expenses in the year incurred.An LLC isn’t necessary for a single rental but can provide liability protection as your portfolio grows.

You can do an exchange for less than the full amount, but you will owe taxes on the boot.

You can use metal posts with either. 

Great post Robert.

I’ll try and remember to post the location back in this thread, but I’ll definitely make an event here on the BP site once a location has been chosen.