Brew City FB Group is a great source for contractors.BTW here is a good story: the choice of lender matters more than most people think and not for the interest rate.

The appraisal will have all the info on it as far as NOI, but it is up to the lender to decide how seriously they will take that number.Some lenders require it to big double the mortgage payment at least, others require it to be occupied, while if you have reserves for a couple months, they don't care.What you mainly want to look for is what lender the borrower is using or if you're getting an appraisal for yourself to just ask upfront.Hope this helps, feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

In the equatorian coast there are many cities with low coast properties: Salinas, Playas and Manta are the main ones. 

Thinking about using my VA loan for our main house and using my wife's VA loan for a rental property.  

The main difference between a homeowners policy and a dwelling fire (landlord policy) is the contents.

As you continue to interview PMs, you'll add/remove questions and you'll begin to understand the flow of asking questions to highlight your main priorities.

The units are located in a strip mall w/a grocery store as the main tenant and smaller pads w/fast food restaurants & other local businesses. 

Realtors communicate with each other mainly via email and text. 

That looks like 2 separate SFRs on the same lot to me, but i had a little trouble opening a couple of the photos.You should make sure that its zoned and permitted appropriately.It wouldn't be considered multifamily in my area, I believe.Your lender would have final say on the financing choices I'd think. 

if there are actual lawsuits pending between owners and HOA then you wont be able to get title insurance and you wont be able to sell it for top dollar most likely.selling it though if you can get top dollar is best U get the 250k tax free.. talk to an accountant before you turn it into a rental.. if you cant get title insurance you may have no choice though..