For example, high DTI ratios, too many new property purchases, can't prove self employment income, etc.

If anyone has tips for the most effective advertising or what hasnt workedfor them Im all ears.I look foward to any feedback and to assisting anyone else if possible.Dustin

So, in effect, you get representation for FREE.

This is a cause and effect of a business plan.Business relationships are like a good women.

Most re investors are very self-motivated it seems to me and aren't the type who want to stack up a bunch of cash so that they can sit and do nothing.

Great listing tool for the companies willing to spend the money on self promotion.

2-Find out their business ownership/management experience, nobody wants to set someone else up for failure3-IF they don't "need" the apartment, You should advertise & secure a tenant 4 them, w/1st/Last/& security, so that potential "problem" w/both future lender & appraisal is already dealt with (read=documented INSTANT Cash flow, more appealing to buyer, & Lender), preferably w/a nice LONG lease (say 2yrs w/a 1 year extention option)4-Holding a Seller Second makes this a VERY "do-able" transaction, just need to make sure borrowerA-Has great creditB-Good ReservesC-Proven Track Record in Business (4 self or others)D-Realistic Business PlanE-The Guaranteed ability 2 make the paymentsIf they have their act together, You'll know who they are...Let me know if I can be of further help, I've arranged financing on over 200 commercial transactions, & over 50 mixed use subject properties5-& Very Most Importantly....Don't be afraid to "owner finance"..

Rental income is classified as passive income for tax purposes and is treated the same as any other form of business income except that it is not subject to self employment taxes which is a big break.

This information is very effective when tracking a prospect seller.Best Regards,-Steve

So, I'm trying to figure out how I can take a self-study crash course on mortgages and finance principles before the instructor assumes everyone in the class already knows the basics :oops: .