Those that respond “$0” or something ridiculous, you can request income documentation from them to justify.Don’t be afraid to share with them how much your property taxes & Insurance increased and that YOU cannot afford to absorb them.ALWAYS get an increase or something of value annually or tenants will start thinking they should never have an increase, making future increases that much more difficult to negotiate.

You start with logic.I am very serious that all these so called marketing experts know very little of true marketing.Marketing has to do with the medium you are marketing on and the audience you are trying to reach.As long as you understand these to items you are fine.Just learn the basics and then make the rest up yourself.

Or the total estimated ivestment? 

I'm a MEP design engineer looking to expand my investment portfolio and I'm just getting started and trying to learn all that I can.

Reading, learning, and contributing to the forums.The podcasts are great but I usually skip the episodes that don't apply to my market, or when guests get start talking about overly leveraged deals. 

Is anyone else interested in starting a mastermind?

In my opinion, one should start in his own area, if possible.

Total build costs of 600k )this includes lot, soft/hard costs, and 60k overhead recovery to my construction companyAmortize @ 20 years, all expenses equal gross rents so break even cash flow.

@Cole Payton A HELOC can be a great tool but it is totally different than a DSCR:- DSCR is a debt service coverage ratio loan where the bank says we will lend 80% LTV and the rent must be 10%-15% above your monthly payment. 

Sounds like a consult with a real estate attorney or perhaps start with a call to city permits/zoning.