Our two options are to 1) purchase Real estate - perhaps a duplex or more and continue to work which would be a negative for me., or 2) purchase a business, more specifically a restaurant; I have a long experience in restaurants and hotels, in order to more than make up for our income.

Below is what you need to know that underwriting and programs guidelines don't tell you when considering a 223(f) apartment loan.AdvantagesHighest LTV in the marketEliminate refinance and interest rate risk with fixed rate terms up to 35 yearsLow fixed rates based on GNMA securitiesNon-recourse and assumable - makes for a great exit strategy especially in a rising rate environmentNo defined financial capacity requirementsNo geographic restrictionsNo minimum population requirementsSupplemental financing availableDisadvantagesLonger processing times - 120 days at a minimum (6-9 months is typical)Higher fees - HUD and FHA fees add to the overall cost of the loanMortgage Insurance Premiums (MIP) - Initial and annual premiumsAnnual audited operating statements requiredReplacement reserve escrows requiredHUD property inspections requiredOwner distribution restrictions and Cash out restrictions 2x a yearProperty condition is important to HUD, both during initial underwriting and over the life of the loan.

The numbers look good:Location: Broadway HouseNumber of Units: 1Rent: $1,350.00 Square Feet: 1,666 Upfront Costs:Cost per Unit $95,000.00 Price: $80,000.00 Cost per Square Foot: $57.02 Cap Improvements & Repairs: $15,000.00Cash on Cash Return:19.84%Total: $95,000.00 Debt Coverage: [minimum 1.6] 1.78 20%Down: $19,000.00Capitalization Rate (ROI)9.05%Current Assessed Value: $29,666.00 Loan Amount: $76,000.00 Net Cash Flow per month: $314.08 Interest: 4.88%Net Cash Flow per month per unit: $314.08 Term (yrs): 30Total Rent/Month: $1,350 GROSS SCHEDULED RENTAL INCOME: $16,200.00 Less: Total Annual Debt Service: $(4,826.40)Less: Operating Expenses: $(6,470.63)Less: Vacancy and Credit Losses (7%): $(1,134.00)NET CASH FLOW: 3,769 NET OPERATING INCOME - (NOI): 8,595 INTEREST: 3,680 DEPRECIATION: 3,455 NET INCOME: 1,461 Property Insurance: $1,000.00 Property Management (10%): $1,620.00 Placement Fee(30%): $405.00 Real Estate Taxes (5.06179%) $1,501.63 Repairs and Maintenance (12%) $1,944.00 Services: Snow Removal: 720 Utilities: Electricity: N/A Gas and Oil: N/A Sewer and Water: $30.00/mo Other

Not worth the "cheap skate" image it would portray.I would keep the units because commercial coin operated W/D are typically higher quality, and worth fixing.

He never answered my question and only gave me a grin look before continuing on in the lecture; therefore, BP members I want to ask you if they are "tax-deductible". 

Once I obtain my first property I will continue to find more deals on my own or with different partners.

The cash on cash return is around 11%, The property has been fully rehabbed and I've had tenants in place since April, under professional property management.I'm looking to continue growing my portfolio, but I need to pull as much capital out of this property as I can.

I will also discuss discounts on future deals because We want to continue working with her.

I'm continuing to educate myself there.

If the house is not habitable (regardless of the cause), then my understanding is that the tenants do not pay rent during the time the house is not habitable.Hopefully your insurance has a Business Interruption or Rental Interruption clause that you can invoke so that the insurance company essentially pays your rent during the vacancy period.Once the house is habitable, tenants should continue their rent payments.