We get alot of stories like Kevins here with new clients where they say the accountant they are working with is making them do something and they are not sure.... sure enough its just what the software defaults to and the old accountant never bothered to dig deeper. 

HOWEVER, this service costs around $500/month for the basic package, or $1K or $3K a month if you want access to their buyers list. 

Not sure if this is the correct Building Department, but it does say you can pull as a homeowner: https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/a...

Properties that are more unique (like the ones we showcase) will do better (we believe) than average comps in the area, which is how a lot of the other services evaluate.

I was shocked to learn in many cases the students are taught to associate with other GP's and provide services such as capital raising, dilligence etc.  

If they are all bundled into a single LLC, then it could create liability issues with other assets on something that big.I have clients that do both, but it really does become what you are willing to manage.

Thank Hey Eric,DSCR is a tool like any other loan product and as others have said, it will help you to scale, but you can't live in/house hack the property.Full disclosure; my company does DSCR and hard money for fix and flip exclusively and I'll tell you the same thing I tell all of our clients-exhaust the opportunity to use conventional financing BEFORE you dip your toe in the DSCR world. 

If my Colorado STR clients insist, I still try to convince them to simply buy cool-looking bedside tables with drawers.But, you know, just my opinion. 

Research this carefully, set your goals beforehand.For instance, I needed to cover a debt service from my relinquished property, I wanted a DST with an experienced sponsor with a good reputation, and I wanted a 6% return.The return I was demanding eliminated much of what was out there.It was VERY easy to eliminate the many DST brokers out there.  

I needed to be in a firm that let me do what was best for me or the client- and that is sometimes offering a very low offer.