It also makes evaluating new deals a bit more difficult because with all of the reserves, management, and cashflow points I'm looking for tithes may take out half of the net cash flow or more.

Very difficult to find cashflow here in Raleigh North Carolina.

Just frustrated with how difficult it is for people to adopt intelligence and common sense, backed by data and evidence, yet it is effortless for people to religiously embrace absolute NONSENSE.

The government also contributed to the problem with red tape, difficult and slow permitting and restrictive building codes.

I'd like to get them licensed in California, but it is very difficult. 

I am a Section 8 Landlord and I can assure you its not that difficult.

Hi Gregory,Exceeding your DTI ratio can make it difficult to qualify for a conventional loan, but if you haven't considered DSCR loans, they could be a great alternative.

While it is definitely still a great time to invest in RE, it is just much more difficult than it was 5-10 years ago.

I think the one DETACHED 2 bed 2 bath ADU that is being built off a converted garage + extension is perfectly OK and there is no question there.I think the grey area is around how you go about turning a 5 bed 3 bath existing living unit that is currently the downstairs of the main structure, into 2 2 bed 2 bath units, one of which is classified as a main unit and the other classified as a ATTACHED ADU.I have heard there are some rules disallowing converting existing living space into ADUs that may make this difficult.

Still, there has to be a shared motivation to grow financially and a shared understanding of the risks involved with the particular investments you are looking at.This should be obvious, but I know from talking to investors for over 30 years that it's not.It's very difficult to be a successful real estate investor if your spouse or partner is not on board.