Pros - Higher rents than renting to a family, I can pop in anytime to check on the place, if one guy moves out, I don't lose the whole rent, no wear and tear from kids or pets.Cons - Higher turnover (I usually do month to month which also has higher rent), potential for parties (but I screen very carefully so this has not been an issue at all), parking, roommate drama (rare with professionals).Just another option to consider.I'm a mortgage lender myself and I wish we had a 90% product like that MACU loan!

We use AirBnb and vacation rentals all of the time, I have a family of five, three kids six and under.

I like those numbers better, but I like this area better.My current goal is to allow us to live in a bigger home in a more kid friendly neighborhood, and to pay the same or less per month.

Any tips on the calculator are also great.Thanks,Gaurav

I dont give a reason, and since I maintain my properties in tip top condition there is no special thing I do. 

Thank you @Veronica Fletcher for the tip (I'll take any I can get) and @Jonna Weber, I hope to attend the next meet up.

Has anyone has run into this type of scenario before and have any tips or advice to give?

As a personal aside, i installed a 5-foot by 9-foot quartz countertop in my own personal dwelling to facilitate lunches with my wife and 4 kids, and it's too big. 

Anyone currently doing REO deals in the Los Angeles Area Would like some tips on how to get started as in the first couple steps to acquiring the property then renovations looking to Fix & hold then rent out the properties from the bank Starting with no money would it be logical to get the deals done through HML any feedback would be appreciated thanks.

Again anyone in this area with advice, tips, or wanting to network please get in touch.