I have never owned a home so I am hoping to take advantage of any first time home buyer programs in the DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia).I’m thinking a multi unit will probably be my best bet in order to catchup.Below I have a few questions for the more seasoned folks:-how does qualifying for loan work when you are expecting income from tenants-how do you find properties (they go fast here in DC)-how do I figure out if it is a good deal or not based on the numbers-should I pursue a commercial property and co timid to rent?

Would like to refi to take advantage of lower rates.

I wouldn't say it gives me a huge advantage. but I'm glad I have it.

The problem for me is I used to flip houses before HGTV came along and I was a realtor when there wasn't much of an internet, so I am just trying to use technology to my advantage, but I can't tell what's real!

If you have attorneys representing both buyer and seller with their clients best interest at heart there should be less scams and people being taken advantage of.

Wanting to take advantage of California's new ADU laws + housing shortage in LA, I bought the property with the intention of building an accessory dwelling unit in the back part of the lot. 

Out of 9 rentals, I’ve got a couple of houses where tenants are clearly taking advantage of the current moratorium.

Owner provides - advantage is you know it gets done in a timely manner, so nobody is complaining (the city or one of the tenants).

So if you think you can rent for $3K, your net over time will be more like $2250.I would take advantage of the great relo program & sell the house, then invest some of the proceeds in a more typical SFR play - $200-$275K homes in Austin. 

I'm looking to pursue long-term rentals in the future and I would like to take advantage of the time that I have to offer some value to an investor that would be willing to let me learn from them.