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:-) Outside the US I use the Corelogic calculator because our local insurance companies provide a no-frill version for free. 

We are also owner-occupying our buildings so we need to know how to safe guard ourselves with boundaries as we are living in our buildings, Jesse had some similar experiences.

Happy to answer any questions you might have and share some of my OOS investing experiences. 

Any time spent on your properties will provide you with invaluable experience and understanding of the asset you own.As you scale, you will hire more and more work out but until then don't be afraid to get into your investments.The picture below was a long day managing a community park we are building in one of my mobile home park communities. $50,000 job done for less than $10,000.

My partner has extensive experience in the new construction industry, and see opportunity in the triangle for in-fill and rural lot new construction.

Feel free to ask your questions in the forums.

For example, propose a smaller initial down payment and larger monthly payments, which could free up some capital for the rehab budget.Partner-Investor:While not your preference, finding a partner-investor could be a viable option.

The Philly office has it down to a science, so I'm not surprised you had such a great experience. 

Will your partner be upset because you are getting the better end of the deal living rent free(assuming you aren't paying rent).What if only your name is on the mortgage and deed, then the tax documents will all fall on you and your tax return and not his which makes it more complicated trying to shift income to him.If there are two people on the mortgage, it will impact both your DTI ratio's equally in full hurting both of your abilities to get credit in the future until the property is sold.Why can't you do the live in flip on your own?