We really have minimal issues with the shared housing...hardest part is the initial lease up.

In Oregon any financing of a 1 to 4 unit is covered by dodd frank..... although if it is investor to investor the paper work is minimal but you still need an NMLS license.I believe AZ is the same way ..

Interestingly, regarding your rents, there was a good article talking about minimising vacancies here on BP's last week or so and one of the ideas was on offering more reasonable rents for longer term tenants.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/03/21/factors-to-help-minimize-vacancy-rate/#comment-154176Nothing wrong with offering fair rent for longer tenancy.

Whereas the handyman either will have to fix it himself or has had to fix them and will think about how to minimize future problems.Obviously you will need permits and licensed contractors for some jobs.Not sure this will help you or not but thanks for letting me vent :-)

Hi Fellows, I'm trying to minimize day of market by listing my rehab house to to mls before the rehab finish. is it a good idea?

I should clarify that that's for a rental property so contents coverage is minimal.

Our biggest challenge is starting with very minimal funds as we're both in our mid twenties and have spent most of our savings the last year travelling around Europe!

Their is very minimal equity in the property at this point with the amount of late payments, interest, taxes, etc. due on both the first and second.

I identify the problem and deal with it.I asked this question because before engaging in risks it is best to understand them and formulate a strategy that minimizes their effect.

All I am looking for is the name of the friendly and easy to use Transactional Funders.My list has six or seven, and searches with those names produce minimal results.g