Then defining who has done what and how balanced or equal the work has been done becomes another mess.

(asset depletion, pledging collateral, cross collateralization, stated income, 12 month bank statements no tax returns, etc etc)I recommend my clients project their business plans out 2 years so they can claim just enough income to qualify for what they intend to acquire and not more depending on a fine balance between income display and tax strategy.

I do this and if there are any lead paint affected areas that are small and not difficult to remove, encapsulate, etc.

First you need to understand if you are putting some down the loan balance will be below 50k.

I'm here as well...let me tell you I've been in the same shoes as you and this market has been very difficult

@Daniel Bennett Sub $50K for a duplex or tri is definitely a bit difficult even in Baltimore unless it's a place that needs tons of work in a probably bad block... but for not much more, you can definitely find a duplex.

(Tax elections and treatment, however, are more complicated and even I consult with an accountant on these.)I think from a big picture perspective, it's difficult to find a really "good" RE attorney for small SFR investing.

From a usability standpoint, when it's on the bottom, it's easier to miss it and more difficult to use.Thanks for fixing it so quickly!

But I find it more difficult to narrow it down to a specific neighborhood.

One of my tenant's portion of the rent is $7 per month while the housing authority is paying over $1,000 per month directly to my bank account for the balance of the contract rent.