Let us be the epicenter of change that doesn't quash with gentrification, but eases community members lives with gradual opportunities...As opposed to big developers that just come in, and give 0 ***** about affordable housing.In the immediate future, I wouldn't be able to help with much capital as I am tied into 2 flips.

local lender you can talk to and is VERY up to speed on your market is going to be the best in terms of ease of getting the loan.the national or larger guys are tick the box guys.. and minimum fico will apply.. not so much DTI not sure who actually runs a true DTI in the HML world...  

Bryan ReidI too am B&H  and risk factors ( at lease for MFU(5+) ) are:interest rate fluctuations (these are always ARMS)vacancies & break-even point (how many start generating red ink)Local Code compliance impact (in 2016 Calif has to have all street addresses illuminated, extra CapEx)FMR fluctuations (aka 2008 environment)bad debt ratios (how often your screening fails to avoid UD actions)

Get everything in writing, ease them out, and start showing the property.  

One thing that i do like is the with paying cash the numbers are more lenient, allowing a property to cash flow with greater ease. 

AND if you feel comfortable in that military environment for the next decade (or so).

We will be holding a meeting will be where everyone can surround themselves in a learning environment and great networking!

moving more towards Cozy now days for ease of rent collection, but we really like Smart Move for the screening.Never used or heard of Houserie...

I agree with you I did try the corporate environment for a while and it was not for me.

So you'll really be cramping your tax savings and inheriting a lot of brain damage from multiple calendars to manage in an environment where it's going to be competitive to get what you want anyway.Some will mention a reverse exchange an it could certainly help the logistics but again the expense will cut deeply into your tax savings.You could try to find a seasoned investor who would give you a contingency for sales of your old houses.